KIPP Texas achieves enrollment goals and improves attendance rates as of January 2023

The KTX State Board of Directors meeting held on February 5, 2025, focused on key updates regarding school enrollment, attendance, and academic performance within KIPP Texas Public Schools. The discussions highlighted significant progress in several areas, alongside challenges that remain.

One of the primary topics was the current status of fully enrolled schools and the sustainability goals related to average daily attendance (ADA) and average budgeted enrollment (ABE). The board reported that, based on midyear data, KIPP Texas is on track to meet eight of its academic goals, a notable improvement compared to the previous year. However, challenges persist in STAR Math and ACT/SAT performance, particularly in the approaches category for math. Despite these setbacks, the board noted a 7% growth in ACT/SAT scores, exceeding the typical growth range.

The recent lottery held on February 3 resulted in over 7,000 offers to new students, with nearly 2,900 additional students on the waiting list. This waiting list is smaller than in previous years, attributed to the increased number of offers made. In early literacy, K-2 students showed promising gains, with a 9-point increase in MOI and DIBELS results compared to last year, indicating strong progress towards the goal of 73% of students reading at or above grade level by year-end.

Attendance rates also emerged as a positive highlight, with KIPP Texas achieving a 95.17% attendance rate as of mid-January, the highest since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The board anticipates exceeding its goal of 94.5% by the end of the year, with all regions except Dallas showing year-over-year increases in attendance.

On the enrollment front, KIPP Texas is projecting to end the year at 100.97% of its average budgeted enrollment, which is about 309 students above target. This increase is attributed to a reduction in student withdrawals and effective backfilling strategies to maintain high enrollment levels.

In conclusion, while KIPP Texas Public Schools celebrates significant achievements in enrollment and attendance, the board acknowledges the need for continued focus on academic performance, particularly in math and standardized testing. The meeting underscored a commitment to maintaining momentum in these areas as the school year progresses.