Knippa Independent School District

Knippa Independent School District

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
100 KESSLER St,  Knippa, TX
4.2
2.3
412 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Melissa Garza
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
580
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
25
Reading
27
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
20%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
229:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Hispanic
58.2%
White
38.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University 48 Students
University of Texas - Austin 42 Students
Texas State University 39 Students
Texas Tech University 37 Students
The University of Texas at San Antonio 32 Students
Baylor University 27 Students
University of Houston 25 Students
Rice University 24 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 20 Students
Southwest Texas Junior College 13 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 17 Students
Biology 13 Students
Business 12 Students
Psychology 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Engineering 6 Students
Mechanical Engineering 6 Students
Chemistry 6 Students
Radiologic Technician 6 Students
Mathematics 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 18 Reviews
5.0 Parent
8/9/2024
Wonderful staff and students. All my kids have been adequately prepared for college and beyond. Academics is the focus and that is why we are there. We love this school!
4.0 NicheUser
8/26/2016
It's a small district, so it can't offer everything
5.0 NicheUser
8/26/2016
I feel very comfortable with my child's safety @ KISD
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/19/2017
Knippa Administration and staff are fantastic. This school is challenging, which exactly what education should be about. I am 100% certain my kids will be ready for the demands of college and future work demands due to the foundation they had at Knippa School. If you want your kids to have a fantast...
1.0 parent
4/22/2013
If your kid is a good learner than this might be the place. I don't think young elementary kids should be having anxiety about testing. Teaching is about helping the ones that need it. Seem more worried about school reputation than anything else. Make any kind of waves and they do their best to get...
1.0 parent
4/22/2013
The school does give kids a fair amount of work, which is a good thing. But for such a small school (13-15 classroom) they do a poor job of helping kids struggling. I would go as far as saying if your kid is special needs (ADD, ADHD, Aspergers) I would not go there. It seems they are more worried ab...

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Knippa Independent School District is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 100 KESSLER St in Knippa, TX. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 412 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Knippa Independent School District has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 26. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cluster V Sp Ed, and more. Learn more about what Knippa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Knippa Independent School District.

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