Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Tel:
(408) 785-0657
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy serves 409 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
School Overview
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy's student population of 409 students has grown by 98% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 409 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3344 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 45:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | n/a | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy is Alpha Cindy Avitia High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kipp Heartwood Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Kipp Heartwood Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 414 students
0.0 miles
1250 S. King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 926-5477 0.0 5-8 414 - San Jose Learning In An Urban Community With High Achievement (l.u.c.h.a.) Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 305 students
0.0 miles
1711 E. San Antonio St
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-8300 0.0 K-5 305 - San Jose A. J. Dorsa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 371 students
0.1 miles
1290 Bal Harbor Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7400 0.1 K-5 371 - San Jose Clyde Arbuckle Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 265 students
0.5 miles
1970 Cinderella Ln.
San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 928-7100 0.5 K-5 265 - San Jose Clyde L. Fischer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 321 students
0.5 miles
1720 Hopkins Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122
(408) 928-7500 0.5 6-8 321
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