Kipp Triumph Academy serves 458 students in grades 5-8.
Kipp Triumph Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Triumph Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kipp Triumph Academy's student population of 458 students has grown by 144% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
458 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Kipp Triumph Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kipp Triumph Academy is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1995 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
7%

Black
99%
15%

White
n/a
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Triumph Academy's ranking?
Kipp Triumph Academy is ranked #1995 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Kipp Triumph Academy?
458 students attend Kipp Triumph Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Kipp Triumph Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Triumph Academy?
Kipp Triumph Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kipp Triumph Academy offer ?
Kipp Triumph Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Triumph Academy part of?
Kipp Triumph Academy is part of KIPP St Louis Public Schools School District.
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