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KIPP Intrepid Preparatory School

Charter | 6-8 | 275 students

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2 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted February 3, 2013

My son is a 5th grade student at KIPP Intrepid. I love this school!! The teachers are very easy to contact in case you have an issue to address about your child. One of the main thing that impresses me about this school is the fact that even while making the kids face the consequences of their actions they still encourage the children in a positive way to do better. They also do not tolerate bullying at all. Again I love this school and what it is doing for my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2012

My child went to this school for a year. The KIPP system itself was structured ,but when my child arrived at this campus it went down hill. This school would not even cal me if my child would get sick during the day. They mistreated my child on a daily basis. If you can apply for another Kipp campus , do that . This particular school is unorganized and unnecessary .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 1, 2012

Do not matter how hard you work never get something nice for that, at the end you receive the same treat has children in bench. Another words you are punish for be a good student. Do a favor to your children look for other option.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2011

This school is not as good as it pretends to be; some of the teachers are very rude and uncaring. Only concerned to maintain high test scores and good reviews, but uncaring toward the students. I think they abuse their authority....I suggest not to just look at reviews but look at the whole picture before sending your child there. You know your child better than anyone... his personality, his background. etc. Make sure it's a good fit for him. A successful life takes more than just education, but high self-esteem, happiness, etc. as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2010

My daugher and I are both glad we transfered her to this school. She is challenged more both mentally and physically. Sure the school is more strict in all aspects but in these times we need to be more strict with our children. Parents and teachers work together (and thats the way it needs to be) to help our children have a better chance to be succesful in life.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2010

This school is worried more about ratings than the kids. They treat the kids as if they were in military school. No desk the first week sitting on the floor. For the end of the year trip.. The principal arrives in her RV while the kids freeze in thier tents. !! that was unaffair. Why should she receive special treament, shouldnt she show the kids the same respect.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
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Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
71%

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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

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

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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

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

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Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

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Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% 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

Math

All Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special educationn/a
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students71%
Female79%
Male61%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 Students87%
Female83%
Male91%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female87%
Male94%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English98%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • This school did not receive a rating in 2008-2009.

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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5402 Lawndale St
Houston, TX 77023
Phone: (281) 879-3100

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