Serving 341 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6141 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
64%
54%
Black
34%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys's ranking?
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys is ranked #6141 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys?
341 students attend Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys?
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys offer ?
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys part of?
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys is part of KIPP Texas School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys located?
Kipp Polaris Academy For Boys is located in the East Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 7 other public schools located in East Houston.
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