Kipp Shine Prep

About Kipp Shine Prep

KIPP Shine Prep is a public school located at 10711 Kipp Way Street in the Southwest area of Houston. There are 825 students in grades PK–4 on campus, and the student-teacher ratio is 23:1. 58% of students at the school are good at math and 55% are good at reading. There are 51% male and 49% female in the student body. The KIPP Texas Public Schools network has a very structured and academic environment on campus. This school is known for its Gold Ribbon status and its great help for students from low-income families. The program includes bell-to-bell rigorous instruction that focuses on basic skills and critical thinking in a fun place to learn. The program also uses interactive technology to personalize learning and track each student's progress effectively. The school's "Shine" philosophy helps each child find their own special skills while keeping them on track for college. In this area, the prices of homes usually range from $215,000 to $440,000. Parents often say they trust the school's proven academic results and the hard work of the teachers. This school is working hard to become one of the best elementary schools in Texas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 58%

Reading 55%

State average proficiency is 58% in Math and 55% in Reading.

38

Full-time Teachers

23 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

18

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

869

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.69%

Asian 6.21%

Hispanic 53.39%

Black 36.02%

Two+ Races 1.5%

Native Am. 1.96%

White

0.69%

Asian

6.21%

Hispanic

53.39%

Black

36.02%

Two+ Races

1.5%

Native Am.

1.96%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 869

52.59%

457 Female

47.41%

412 Male

Student Population

869 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

434 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Kipp Shine Prep Contact Information

Address

10711 KIPP WAY, HOUSTON, TX, 77099

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Phone

(832) 230-0548

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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

Being Updated

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Latest News

KIPP Shine Prep officially became a Gold Ribbon school in the 2024–2025. This made it the ninth-best elementary school in the Houston area. This school does very well and is known for being very committed to helping students from low-income families do well in school. The school community is also honoring the "Exemplary Teachers," who are the winners of the 2026 Teacher Incentive Allotment.

FAQ

Q1. What does it mean for KIPP Shine Prep to have "Gold Ribbon" status?

Ans. This status says that KIPP Shine Prep is a high-performing school where most of the students come from low-income families.

Q2. Does KIPP Shine Prep serve breakfast in the classroom?

Ans. Yes, KIPP Shine Prep gives every student in the classroom a free breakfast to start the day off right.

Q3. How do KIPP Shine Prep families pick up their kids every day?

Ans. KIPP Shine Prep uses a safe car-tag system for dismissal to make sure that every child is picked up safely every day.

Q4. Does KIPP Shine Prep offer summer learning opportunities?

Ans. Yes, KIPP Shine Prep has summer programs that help kids get ready for school and stop the "summer slide."

Q5. What does KIPP Shine Prep do to honor "Exemplary Teachers"?

Ans. The state's Teacher Incentive Allotment program gives teachers who get this title professional recognition and extra money.

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

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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Kipp Shine Prep

10711 KIPP WAY, HOUSTON, TX, 77099

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Kipp Shine Prep

10711 KIPP WAY, HOUSTON, TX, 77099

About Kipp Shine Prep

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Student Population

Minority Enrollment

Students per Counselor

Kipp Shine Prep Contact Information

Address

Phone

Website

Robotics & STEMat Kipp Shine Prep

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

What Parents Say

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