The KTX State Board of Directors meeting held on November 21, 2024, focused on the academic progress and goals of KIPP Texas Public Schools. The meeting highlighted key performance indicators, including early literacy rates for K-2 students and Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores for seniors, as well as attendance metrics.

The board discussed the progress monitoring schedule, emphasizing a streamlined approach to updates on organizational goals. A significant focus was placed on the goal of having 90% of K-2 students reading at grade level by 2030. Preliminary data indicated that 46% of K-2 students were reading at or above grade level at the beginning of the year, a 7% increase from the previous year. The board expressed confidence in meeting the target of 73% by the end of the year, attributing this optimism to improved teaching strategies and experience.

In terms of AP performance, the board reported a 3.6% increase in the percentage of seniors scoring 3 or higher on AP exams, marking the largest annual increase since 2021. Notably, 99% of KIPP Texas seniors are enrolled in at least one AP course, with a revised target of 32% for students achieving college credit on AP exams this year.

Attendance rates were also a point of discussion, with KIPP Texas currently achieving a 95.19% average daily attendance rate, surpassing the previous year's figures. The board aims to reduce chronic absenteeism by 2% year over year, with all regions currently meeting or exceeding this goal.

Overall, the meeting underscored KIPP Texas's commitment to academic excellence and financial sustainability, with plans to provide further updates on progress in future meetings. The next assessment for early literacy will take place in the winter, with results to be shared at the February board meeting.