Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy) serves 95 students in grades 6-8.
Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy) placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy)'s student population of 95 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy) is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
92%
16%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy)'s ranking?
Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy) is ranked #2611 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy)?
95 students attend Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy) students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy)?
Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy) has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy) offer ?
Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy) offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy) part of?
Kappa V (Knowledge And Power Prep Academy) is part of New York City Geographic District #23 School District.
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