D
Needs Improvement
35/100

Kipp Legacy Preparatory

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 9606 MESA DR, Houston, TX 77078
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 13% · Math 10% proficient · 3rd percentile in Texas
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

35
Repit Score
out of 100
950
Students
enrolled
23.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%3/100reading 2nd percentile, math 3rd percentile among Texas elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%58/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 96% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency13% (−27 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency10% (−25 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%8%reading -10 pts, math -13 pts16th percentile (list)
Hispanic12%12%reading -20 pts, math -16 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income12%12%reading -16 pts, math -13 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 9606 MESA DR
City Houston
ZIP Code 77078
District 4800264
NCES School ID 480026412516
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 77078

Understanding the community around Kipp Legacy Preparatory helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,873
Per Capita Income $21,408
Poverty Rate 29.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%
High School or Higher 70.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $124,800
Median Rent $1,142
Owner-Occupied 58.6%
Renter-Occupied 41.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kipp Legacy Preparatory.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 51.8%
Black 44.8%
Two or More Races 2.2%
White 0.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 950
Teachers (FTE) 40.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kipp Legacy Preparatory?
Kipp Legacy Preparatory has a Repit School Score of 35 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Kipp Legacy Preparatory?
Kipp Legacy Preparatory has 950 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.4:1.
What grades does Kipp Legacy Preparatory serve?
Kipp Legacy Preparatory serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Kipp Legacy Preparatory receive per student?
Kipp Legacy Preparatory receives $12,423 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kipp Legacy Preparatory in 77078 ▼
Avg Home Value
$164,178
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,545
1-Year Change
-2.0%
% Renters
41.4%

Other Schools in 77078

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026