Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy serves 415 students in grades 5-8.
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California 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 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1474 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like George V. Leyva Intermediate, Quimby Oak Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy?
415 students attend Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy?
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy offer ?
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy part of?
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy is part of KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy School District.
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