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KIPP Texas board says some academic gains track nationally but flags writing, number sense and state targets
Summary
KIPP Texas leaders told the board Feb. 5 that while the network shows year-over-year growth and strong attendance, several state-targeted measures are off track — notably STAR reading, STAR math and ACT/SAT goals — and the system will focus on writing, reading fluency and number sense this semester.
KIPP Texas Public Schools leaders reported mixed academic results to the board during a Feb. 5 meeting in Austin, saying the network is making year-over-year progress but that several state targets remain out of reach.
“Overall, the headline is year over year, we have made forward progress on student achievement across the board,” Chief Executive Officer Saba Ali told the board, noting that the organization set ambitious targets for 2025–26. But Rona Simmons, chief academic officer, said three goals remain at risk: STAR reading, STAR math and the ACT/SAT target.
Why it matters: KIPP Texas is comparing internal targets (based on Texas Education Agency expectations) and national assessments (I‑Ready) to understand where…
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