- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Kipp Connect Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Connect Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480026412813Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Connect Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #72 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 44.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Connect Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Connect Middle ranks #72 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026412813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+563 students YoY
Kipp Connect Middle grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 927 in 2023-24 (+154.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+563 students YoY 480026412813 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · CHARTER
979 enr · 44.5:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Connect Middle grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 927 in 2023-24 (+154.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Connect Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kipp Mosaic Pr
Kipp Mosaic Pri
1,092 students
- Kipp Sharp Pre
Kipp Sharp Prep
1,078 students
- Kipp Connect H
Kipp Connect Houston Pri
1,056 students
- Kipp Journey P
Kipp Journey Pri
1,052 students
- Kipp Unity Pri
Kipp Unity Pri
1,050 students
- This school
Kipp Connect Middle
979 students
What this shows Kipp Connect Middle reports 979 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Connect Middle compares
Kipp Connect Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 44.5:1 | ▲ 203% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 979 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
979
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
44.5:1
students per teacher
- 203% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,447
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.7%
Asian 17.8%
African American 7.0%
White 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Kipp Connect Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Kipp Texas Public Schools reports $13,447 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipp Connect Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Mosaic Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Sharp Prep | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Connect Houston Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Journey Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Unity Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Connect Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~979 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Connect Middle
How many students attend Kipp Connect Middle?
Kipp Connect Middle has 979 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 927 (2023-24), up 563.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Connect Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Connect Middle is 44.5:1, which is 203% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 183% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Connect Middle?
87.6% of students at Kipp Connect Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Connect Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Connect Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Connect Middle?
Kipp Connect Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Connect Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Connect Middle ranks #72 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Connect Middle, Kipp Texas Public Schools also operates Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students), Kipp Sharp Prep (1,078 students), and Kipp Connect Houston Pri (1,056 students). See the Kipp Texas Public Schools district page for the complete list.