Kipp Of Opportunity

8500 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 467 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Of Opportunity ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • : 20%
  • : 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kipp Of Opportunity ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Kipp Of Opportunity's student population of 467 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
467 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Kipp Of Opportunity is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
20%
40%
(18-19)
31%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
52%
56%
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Black
48%
5%
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White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Of Opportunity?
467 students attend Kipp Of Opportunity.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Kipp Of Opportunity students are Hispanic, and 48% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Of Opportunity?
Kipp Of Opportunity has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kipp Of Opportunity offer ?
Kipp Of Opportunity offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Of Opportunity part of?
Kipp Of Opportunity is part of KIPP Academy Of Opportunity School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • : 20%
  • : 31%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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