Serving 797 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Believe College Prep (Phillips) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 52% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
797 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)52%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)62%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
97%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
KIPP Mcdonogh 15 School For The Creative Arts School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% LA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Believe College Prep (Phillips)?
797 students attend Kipp Believe College Prep (Phillips).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Kipp Believe College Prep (Phillips) students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Believe College Prep (Phillips)?
Kipp Believe College Prep (Phillips) has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Believe College Prep (Phillips) offer ?
Kipp Believe College Prep (Phillips) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp Believe College Prep (Phillips) part of?
Kipp Believe College Prep (Phillips) is part of KIPP Mcdonogh 15 School For The Creative Arts School District.
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