Kipp Legacy Preparatory

About Kipp Legacy Preparatory

KIPP Legacy Preparatory is a charter school located at 9606 Mesa Dr in the Houston area. The school serves 925 students in grades PK–4 with a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. The student body has a 13% math proficiency rate and a 27% reading proficiency rate. There are 48% female and 52% male students enrolled. The campus offers its urban students a structured and academically focused setting. The faculty and staff work hard to make the campus a place where every child feels challenged and supported all day long. A supportive and welcoming atmosphere is what makes up the school environment. KIPP Texas Public Schools uses a college-preparatory teaching framework focused on rigorous academic instruction and strong character development from the earliest grades. KIPP Legacy Preparatory integrates a challenging core curriculum with after-school enrichment in basketball, track, soccer, dance, cheer, and choir to develop well-rounded students. The campus also has a number of after-school programs focused on athletics, performing arts, and academic support. In this area, homes cost between $130,000 and $230,000. Parents highlight the school's caring educators who invest deeply in each child and its spirited campus community where every student is encouraged to aim high. This school is working hard to be one of the best elementary schools in Texas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%

Reading 27%

State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 27% in Reading.

41

Full-time Teachers

23 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

24

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

950

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.32%

Asian 0.42%

Hispanic 51.79%

Black 44.84%

Two+ Races 2.21%

Native Am. 0.42%

White

0.32%

Asian

0.42%

Hispanic

51.79%

Black

44.84%

Two+ Races

2.21%

Native Am.

0.42%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 950

48.32%

459 Female

51.68%

491 Male

Student Population

950 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

927 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Kipp Legacy Preparatory Contact Information

Address

9606 MESA DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77078

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Phone

(832) 230-0567

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Website

http://www.kipptexas.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:25 AM – 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

KIPP Legacy Preparatory recently celebrated how much its students have improved in both their schoolwork and their behavior. This is what makes the school the best charter school. The school is part of the KIPP Texas "Intent to Return" campaign, which makes sure that current students can keep their seats for the next school year. The staff is happy that the school is helping the network reach its goal of getting 10,000 more students to sign up for KIPP schools by 2026.

FAQ

Q1. Does KIPP Legacy Preparatory have a program for students to use laptops or other technology?

Ans. Yes, KIPP Legacy Preparatory gives students laptops to help them learn how to use technology and reach the school's high academic standards.

Q2. What are the rules for fixing laptops at KIPP Legacy Preparatory?

Ans. KIPP Legacy Preparatory has a tech team on site to fix things and make sure that students can always use their devices.

Q3. What does KIPP Legacy Preparatory do to help its students love learning?

Ans. KIPP Legacy Preparatory creates a real love of school by having high academic standards and a fun place to learn.

Q4. By 2026, how many students does KIPP Legacy Preparatory want to enroll?

Ans. KIPP Legacy Preparatory is working toward the network goal of getting ten thousand more students into KIPP schools by 2026.

Q5. Does KIPP Legacy Preparatory put a lot of focus on developing leaders?

Ans. Yes, KIPP Legacy Preparatory includes leadership training in everyday activities to help students get ready for college and life.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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Kipp Legacy Preparatory

9606 MESA DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77078

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Kipp Legacy Preparatory

9606 MESA DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77078

About Kipp Legacy Preparatory

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Student Population

Minority Enrollment

Students per Counselor

Kipp Legacy Preparatory Contact Information

Address

Phone

Website

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Recent News & Updates

School Timings

Regular School Hours

Early Dismissal Days

After School Activities

School Session Dates

Remarkable Alumni

Map

Latest News

FAQ

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Arts

Clubs

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Maggie Lou, Firefox

The Puppets of Spelhorst

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Frindle

The Wild Robot

James and the Giant Peach

Penguin Random House Features

The Secret Language of Birds

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

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