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Kipp North Forest Lower Girls School (Closed 2016)

9616 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77099
Serving 74 students in grades 5, Kipp North Forest Lower Girls School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(14-15)
80-84%
73%
(14-15)
80-84%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
50%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
KIPP Inc Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp North Forest Lower Girls School?
74 students attend Kipp North Forest Lower Girls School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Kipp North Forest Lower Girls School students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp North Forest Lower Girls School?
Kipp North Forest Lower Girls School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp North Forest Lower Girls School offer ?
Kipp North Forest Lower Girls School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Kipp North Forest Lower Girls School part of?
Kipp North Forest Lower Girls School is part of KIPP Inc Charter School District.

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