The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in Math. The lowest is 25% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Kipp Alegria Pri
KIPP Alegria Primary serves prekindergarten through fourth grade in a charter setting in Austin. The school sits on the east side of the city in the 78724 zip code and is part of KIPP Texas Public Schools.
The school's student body is predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged. The vast majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and the school serves a substantial share of young learners who are developing foundational skills in reading and math. Enrollment is split fairly evenly across the six grade bands the school serves, with the largest cohorts in prek and fourth grade.
Math proficiency shows mixed results by grade. Third-grade students reached a certain level of mastery, while fourth-grade proficiency declined. English language arts proficiency was notably lower in fourth grade. When looking across all tested grades, the school's proficiency rate places it above the midpoint among districts in Travis County on a composite academic index, though the absolute proficiency levels in both math and ELA remain areas for growth. A meaningful share of students are approaching proficiency, suggesting they are not far from meeting standard but have not yet arrived.
The school's overall mastery rate across subjects is modest, and most students cluster in the "meets" or "approaches" bands rather than reaching the highest achievement level. Parents should recognize that this school is still building proficiency across its student population and would want to discuss directly with school staff what support systems exist for students working toward grade-level standards.
A significant factor faces families considering this school: KIPP Texas' board voted in December 2025 to close KIPP Alegria Primary, along with six other campuses across Austin and San Antonio, effective the 2026-2027 school year. Families currently at the school are guaranteed a seat at another KIPP Texas campus if they choose to remain in the network, but the school itself will not continue to operate. This closure is part of a broader reorganization prompted by multi-year enrollment decline across the organization.
The school's parent district, KIPP Texas, has shown academic momentum. The district's overall accountability rating improved substantially between 2023 and 2025, moving from a D to a B. That broader improvement suggests the network has been working to strengthen teaching and learning, though individual schools like Alegria will not be present to build on that trend.
For families already in the school, the immediate priority is understanding the transfer process and which other KIPP schools are available. For families considering moving to the area, the closure means this particular campus is not a viable long-term choice. Austin's continued growth and charter school landscape mean other options exist, but any parent looking at this school should first verify current enrollment and contact KIPP Texas directly about the transition plan and available alternatives.
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