Started in 1994 as the original KIPP school, KIPP Houston Academy Middle School now serves about 460 KIPPsters in fifth through eighth grades. Part of a sprawling three-school campus that also houses an administrative complex, many KIPP Academy Middle School students feed into the school from the pre-kindergarten through fourth grade feeder school, KIPP SHINE.
In the Houston area, the KIPP charter school network operates about three dozen tuition-free schools. Working closely with parents, guardians and communities, KIPP—an acronym for Knowledge is Power Program—creates joyful schools where students excel academically and are well-prepared for college, career and beyond.
This middle school is no exception to the KIPP model. Boasting test scores well above state averages, students here are successfully doing school and life together.
KIPP Academy Middle School prepares students to step confidently into their future through capstone projects, literature and community circles, restorative justice practices, differentiated extension blocks and student government. With enticing extracurriculars offered, the school packs in plenty of activity during the extended school day.
KIPP Academy Middle School
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Niche Grade
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
8
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
402:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Hispanic
60.6%
Black
32.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Native American
2.3%
White
1.1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
1/23/2026
Como madre de uno de los estudiantes de KIPP, estoy verdaderamente enamorada de la experiencia que vivimos día a día. Sin duda alguna, puedo decir que me siento feliz y orgullosa de ser parte de la familia KIPP Houston, porque realmente así es como nos hacen sentir: parte de una gran familia.El pers...
8/17/2022
the rules are absurd and serve no purpose but limiting up to what we could even do. tjis school feels like a prison
10/27/2013
Kipp 3d..I think 3d is a great school and it offers a really strong foundation for our children. I like the fact that the teachers are willing to stay after school to assist students who are in need of tutoring or additional help to get a better understanding of their coursework. Our school could im...
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KIPP Academy Middle School is a charter school for students in grades 5-8 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 480 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. KIPP Academy Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $228,816. Discover additional schools in the area, like KIPP Houston High School, Harmony Science Academy-Houston, Houston Can Academy - Southwest, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near KIPP Academy Middle School.