KIPP AUSTIN VISTA MIDDLE SCHOOLS

KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
8509 FM 969 BLDG 676
AUSTIN, TX 78724
Charter School 115 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
KIPP Austin Vista Middle School is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Southeast Austin, serving students in grades 5 through 8. As part of the KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Texas network, the school operates on the core philosophy that every student, regardless of their background, should have the academic preparation and character development necessary to succeed in college and beyond. The campus is known for its rigorous academic culture, extended school hours, and a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, goal-oriented environment for its diverse student body.

Beyond traditional core subjects, KIPP Austin Vista places a significant emphasis on "character strengths," aiming to instill qualities like grit, curiosity, and zest in its students. The school actively partners with families and the local community to provide a holistic educational experience that bridges the opportunity gap. By maintaining high expectations and providing consistent behavioral structure, the school prepares its middle schoolers for the transition to high school and eventually higher education, striving to ensure that all graduates are equipped for long-term professional and personal success.
115
Total Students
15.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    98 (85.2%)
  • Black
    11 (9.6%)
  • White
    4 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.9%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Inactive
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (512)651-1921
Website: http://www.kipptexas.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.3
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 28
Grade 7 35
Grade 8 52
Gender Ratio