Kipp Heartwood Academy

1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 427 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Heartwood Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kipp Heartwood Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Kipp Heartwood Academy's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
427 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Kipp Heartwood Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Heartwood Academy is 0.41, 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)
#1455 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
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42%
34%
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53%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
12%
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Hispanic
73%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
n/a
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
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 is Kipp Heartwood Academy's ranking?
Kipp Heartwood Academy is ranked #1455 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kipp Heartwood Academy often compared to?
Kipp Heartwood Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Heartwood Academy?
427 students attend Kipp Heartwood Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Kipp Heartwood Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Heartwood Academy?
Kipp Heartwood Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kipp Heartwood Academy offer ?
Kipp Heartwood Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Heartwood Academy part of?
Kipp Heartwood Academy is part of KIPP Heartwood Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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