KIPP Explore Academy

Charter Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4

5402 Lawndale St, Houston, TX

Lawndale-Wayside Neighborhood

843 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Amy Stabile

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
41%

Reading Proficiency
52%

Annual Tuition
$0

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

52%

Math Proficiency

41%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

22:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

27.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

857:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Hispanic

94.9%

Black

2.4%

White

1.2%

Native American

<1%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Two or more races

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

8/13/2012

My child has been with this school since its inception. The principal is very involved and success-oriented. The teachers are all child-oriented as well and are very involved. They teach from 7:30 to 5pm and stay at least 2 hours later each day PLUS put in a lot of time during weekends, to keep up t...

1.0 parent

12/16/2009

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Texas Harris County Houston 77023 Lawndale-Wayside

KIPP Explore Academy is a charter school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Houston, TX and is served by the Kipp Texas Public Schools in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 843 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. KIPP Explore Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $299,250. Discover additional schools in the area, like Community Services, Incarnate Word Academy, Yellowstone Academy, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near KIPP Explore Academy.

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