Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs serves 331 students in grades 5-8.
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs's student population of 331 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
98%
66%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs's ranking?
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs is ranked #112 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs?
331 students attend Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc - Valor Academy Pcs is part of KIPP DC Public Charter School District.
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