Kipp West Philadelphia Preparatory Chart ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (19-20)
355 students
Showing 2011–2020. View full 11-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
22 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. View full 11-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
62%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
13%
Black
(19-20)97%
15%
Showing 2011–2020. View full 11-year historical data
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
99%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Kipp West Philadelphia Preparatory Chart?
355 students attend Kipp West Philadelphia Preparatory Chart.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Kipp West Philadelphia Preparatory Chart students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kipp West Philadelphia Preparatory Chart offer ?
Kipp West Philadelphia Preparatory Chart offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp West Philadelphia Preparatory Chart part of?
Kipp West Philadelphia Preparatory Chart is part of KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School District.
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