KIPP TRUTH ACADEMY

KIPP TRUTH ACADEMY is a Title I public charter middle school with about 477 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, KIPP TRUTH ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

KIPP TRUTH ACADEMY, located in the South Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, is a public charter school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Texas network, the school operates under the mission of preparing students for success in college and beyond by combining rigorous academic instruction with a strong emphasis on character development and community values.

The school is known for its extended school days and highly structured learning environment, designed to close the achievement gap for students in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. By fostering a culture of high expectations and providing robust support systems for both students and families, KIPP TRUTH ACADEMY aims to equip its scholars with the academic skills and personal agency necessary to thrive in high school, university, and their future careers.

For more information, contact KIPP TRUTH ACADEMY at (972) 323-4125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1545 S EWING AVE
DALLAS, TX 75216
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KIPP TRUTH ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in DALLAS, TX with about 477 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
477
Teachers:
24.69
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 477 students

Hispanic/Latino
45.5%
Black or African American
40.3%
White
12.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Two or more races
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.