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KIPP 3d Academy

Charter | 5-8 | 279 students

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Posted August 30, 2011

I'm an alumnus from KIPP 3D Academy. I highly recommend this school for every student whether she/he has a learning disability, is an average student that has yet to realize her/his potential, or is not the most behaviorally disciplined student. The faculty and leadership engender and maintain a culture of constant learning both inside and outside the classroom, of perseverance and of resilience. Make no mistake, this school will push you to work hard. The hours are long and the homework abundant; however, in order to succeed in a college preparatory high school and in college, one must be able to study A LOT. KIPP 3D Academy prepares you for that reality. I'm not sure how the "education they implement on the children [can be] harsh", as one parent put it, but if you want your child to succeed and if you, as a parent/guardian, want to learn how to help your child go to college, then it is going to take a lot of work. KIPP 3D Academy prepares you for that. The going will get tough, but then, again, when has success ever come easily? Have faith in the faculty; they really want your child to succeed. Your child's/children's success later on will make the hard work worth it.


Posted December 3, 2009

3D is not just your average school. These kids deserve alot of credit for their hard work and dedication
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2008

3D is a very difficult school to attend because of the over load of home work and all the pressure being put on us. I like many students wanted to quit because i was tired of all of it. unlike the parents that wrote below i actually went through what they didnt so they really dont know what the school was like. i got oppertunities that you really do not get any where else. not only that but i go to a great high school instead of a public one where they dont teach you anything. i want to learn and i want to go to college and i didnt come to that realization until i came to 3D
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 14, 2008

I truly believe that 3D Academy is an amazing school that pushes kids to their fullest potential. Yes, they do give a large amount of homework, but it was never extremely difficult, i mean why would they give us work they thought we couldn't do. Because of 3D, I'm currently attending a terrific private school. If any parents, are looking into enrolling their child in 3D please do not hesitate, the other reviews are clearly written by parents of those few children who did have the desire to truly learn. I went to 3D from 5th- 8th grade and not once did i ever have a book/ notebook thrown at me. Hope I've convinced you, and best of luck with your search in schools.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 25, 2007

3D was the best experience for me. Im in the class of 2011 and i just recently graduated and attending Kipp High School. Even though 3D was revolved around academics it taught me things that i wouldnt learn in a public school, it prepared me for the future. I admit they do overload you with HW...but its for the students own good. I also admit that i wanted to quit, but i pulled through. I was at 3D from 5th-8th grade. Awesome school I recommend it, you'll achieve so much. Class of 2011 rocks!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 21, 2007

There is something wrong when a straight A student comes home crying almost every day due to the attitude of certain teachers. She reported that one in particular threw notebooks at students if they were not satisfactory, not tossed...threw. I removed her after a semester and she continued having nightmares about this school. She actually started shaking when she thought she saw her teacher in public. The kids did not get out of school until 5:00 and had to attend on Saturdays and in Summer. It is a strict school if your child is a discipline problem or learning impaired, but my child hated it. Several parents withdrew their children at the same time we did.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 15, 2007

I definitely do not recommend this school. The amount of assignments given is absolutely over kill. The teaching staff is like a revolving door every year. You will be very disappointed if you are expecting the positive programs, and environment as with the other KIPP schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 18, 2005

The best thing I could have done by enrolling my child into 3D Academy. He shows alot more interested in going to college. He has matured and shown more interest in his education. The teachers are the best and they are serious about their job.
—Submitted by Maria Perez, a parent


Posted January 29, 2005

I would not recommend this school to any child, The education they implement on the children is extremely harsh. The discipline that the children deal with the school is also extreme harsch. The overall time in school is extremely axaggerated. I do not recommend this school to no child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2004

Principal leadership borderlines tyranny. Excellent teacher quality.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students96%
Female95%
Male97%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
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Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English96%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male88%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English95%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students91%
Female88%
Male95%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 87% 48%
Black 13% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
White N/A 34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 5%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 86%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 79%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 10%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 11%N/A23%
21 or more years 0%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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4610 E Crosstimbers
Houston, TX 77016
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Phone: (713) 636-6082

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