KIPP Austin Academy of Arts & Letters
Austin, TX · KIPP Texas Public Schools
Regular public school · Charter · Grades 5-8 · Rural, fringe
1,603rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
8509 FM 969 BLDG A, Austin, TX 78724
(512)501-3640NCES ID 480026412305Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks KIPP Austin Academy of Arts & Letters 1,603rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 6% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2019 to 6th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 356 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 450 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2009, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.4% | 85.1% | ▼ 9.3 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 6.4% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 5.3% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2009. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $322K in zip 78724 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than KIPP Austin Academy of Arts & Letters
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ELA 84% ▲51 · Math 72% ▲51Compare
What school district is KIPP Austin Academy of Arts & Letters in?
KIPP Austin Academy of Arts & Letters is part of the KIPP Texas Public Schools district in Austin, Texas.
Is KIPP Austin Academy of Arts & Letters a good school?
SchoolRow ranks KIPP Austin Academy of Arts & Letters 1,603rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of KIPP Austin Academy of Arts & Letters?
Hispanic 85%, Black 6%, White 5%, Two or more races 1% (450 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near KIPP Austin Academy of Arts & Letters cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78724 is $322K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.