How do these schools compare?
| Metric | KIPP Austin Beacon Prep | Mendez Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Austin, TX | Austin, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 393 | 199 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | - |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.9% | 86.4% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | KIPP Austin Beacon Prep | Mendez Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,447 | $12,950 |
| District | KIPP Texas Public Schools | Austin ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | KIPP Austin Beacon Prep | Mendez Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| African American | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92.6% | 86.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.3% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | KIPP Austin Beacon Prep | Mendez Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 250:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.4% | 70.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 52 | 77 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.