RIPLEY HOUSE MIDDLE CAMPUS

Charter School 164 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ripley House Middle Campus, located in Houston’s historic East End, is a public charter school operated by the BakerRipley organization. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive, college-preparatory education to middle school students in a community-focused environment. By integrating rigorous academics with social and emotional support, the school emphasizes the development of the "whole child," aiming to close achievement gaps and prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

As part of the broader BakerRipley neighborhood center network, the middle campus benefits from a unique ecosystem of resources that extend beyond the traditional classroom. The school leverages its connection to community services, providing students and their families with access to holistic support systems, enrichment programs, and a culture that prioritizes civic engagement. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Ripley House Middle Campus serves as a vital educational anchor for families in the 77011 zip code and the surrounding Houston area.

164

Total Students

10.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIPLEY HOUSE MIDDLE CAMPUS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	156
Black	7

Hispanic
156 (95.1%)
Black
7 (4.3%)
White
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	BAKERRIPLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(713)315-6480
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIPLEY HOUSE MIDDLE CAMPUS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	57
Grade 7	48
Grade 8	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIPLEY HOUSE MIDDLE CAMPUS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	81	49.4%
Male	83	50.6%

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