Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Valiant Community Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Valiant Community Prep's student population of 575 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Kipp Valiant Community Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Valiant Community Prep is 0.15, 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
#8014 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
92%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Valiant Community Prep's ranking?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep is ranked #8014 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Valiant Community Prep?
575 students attend Kipp Valiant Community Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kipp Valiant Community Prep students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Valiant Community Prep?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kipp Valiant Community Prep offer ?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp Valiant Community Prep part of?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep is part of KIPP Valiant Community Prep School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Valiant Community Prep located?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep is located in the The Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA.
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