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KIPP AUSTIN BEACON PREP

5107 S IH 35 FRONTAGE RD, AUSTIN, TX 78744KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Charter
462
Students
Total enrolled
$12,423
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 462 students in grades 05–08 in AUSTIN, Texas.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,423 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

KIPP AUSTIN BEACON PREP is a mid-sized middle in AUSTIN, Texas, serving grades 05–08 with 462 students. The district invests $12,423 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at KIPP AUSTIN BEACON PREP

462
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
86%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution235 male · 227 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility86%
National avg 52% · 396 students
Student Composition
91%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino91%
Black5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 480026412837

Academic Outcomes at KIPP AUSTIN BEACON PREP

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 33th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 78744

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,423Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,423
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,466
Student Support$2,360
Administration$1,491
Operations$1,863
Other$1,242
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,423 spent per student, an estimated $5,503 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
75%
State government
75.2%
Local (property tax)
5.0%
Federal programs
19.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 86% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
KIPP CONNECT HOUSTON PRIKIPP LEGACY PREPARATORYKIPP JOURNEY PRIKIPP DREAM PREP
+14 more
↓
Middle
KIPP MOSAIC ACADEMY SCHOOLKIPP JOURNEY COLLEGIATE SCHOOLKIPP SHARPSTOWN COLEGE PREPKIPP PLEASANT GROVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
↓
High School
KIPP AUSTIN COLLEGIATEKIPP UNIVERSITY PREP H SKIPP HOUSTON H SKIPP AUSTIN BRAVE
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountyTravis County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictKIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (512)651-1918
NCES ID: 480026412837
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in AUSTIN seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in KIPP TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elem
KIPP CONNECT HOUSTON PRI
1,020 students · PK–05
● 43 opp92% FRL
Elem
KIPP LEGACY PREPARATORY
925 students · PK–04
● 35 opp93% FRL
Elem
KIPP JOURNEY PRI
920 students · PK–04
85% FRL
Elem
KIPP DREAM PREP
915 students · PK–04
● 40 opp93% FRL
Elem
KIPP SHARP PREP
904 students · PK–04
● 41 opp82% FRL
Elem
KIPP SHINE PREP
877 students · PK–04
● 43 opp91% FRL
Elem
KIPP UNITY PRI
877 students · PK–04
● 49 opp90% FRL
Elem
KIPP EXPLORE ACADEMY
836 students · PK–04
● 44 opp91% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5107 S IH 35 FRONTAGE RD, AUSTIN, TX 78744
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.