Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Boston Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Boston Charter School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Boston Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Boston Charter School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1487 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
33%
23%
Black
64%
10%
White
n/a
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Boston Charter School's ranking?
Kipp Boston Charter School is ranked #1487 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Kipp Boston Charter School often compared to?
Kipp Boston Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooke Charter School, Young Achievers by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Boston Charter School?
600 students attend Kipp Boston Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kipp Boston Charter School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Boston Charter School?
Kipp Boston Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kipp Boston Charter School offer ?
Kipp Boston Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Boston Charter School part of?
Kipp Boston Charter School is part of KIPP Academy Boston Charter School School District.
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