Serving 424 students in grades 4-8, Kipp Central City Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)64%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)77%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
98%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
KIPP Central City Academy 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Central City Academy?
424 students attend Kipp Central City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kipp Central City Academy students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Central City Academy?
Kipp Central City Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kipp Central City Academy offer ?
Kipp Central City Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Kipp Central City Academy part of?
Kipp Central City Academy is part of KIPP Central City Academy School District.
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