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Kipp Corazon Academy vs. Kipp Comienza Community Prep

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School Overview

School
Kipp Corazon Academy
8616 Long Beach Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Kipp Comienza Community Prep
6410 Rita Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Kipp Comienza Community Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,073 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Corazon Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Serving 1,058 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Comienza Community Prep ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
1,073 students
1,058 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kipp Corazon Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kipp Comienza Community Prep over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kipp Corazon Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kipp Comienza Community Prep.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kipp Corazon Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kipp Comienza Community Prep over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Corazon Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the KIPP Corazon Academy School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Comienza Community Prep with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the KIPP Comienza Community Prep School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4918 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#3091 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kipp Corazon Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kipp Comienza Community Prep, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in CA)
38%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Corazon Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the KIPP Corazon Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Comienza Community Prep who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the KIPP Comienza Community Prep School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
54%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Corazon Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the KIPP Corazon Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Comienza Community Prep who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the KIPP Comienza Community Prep School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in CA)
41%
(Top 30% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kipp Corazon Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kipp Comienza Community Prep by grade.
Kindergarten Students
129
132
Grade 1 Students
105
105
Grade 2 Students
116
112
Grade 3 Students
111
113
Grade 4 Students
112
112
Grade 5 Students
133
116
Grade 6 Students
128
120
Grade 7 Students
125
125
Grade 8 Students
114
123

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kipp Corazon Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the KIPP Corazon Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kipp Comienza Community Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the KIPP Comienza Community Prep School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
98%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kipp Corazon Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the KIPP Corazon Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kipp Comienza Community Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the KIPP Comienza Community Prep School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kipp Corazon Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the KIPP Corazon Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kipp Comienza Community Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the KIPP Comienza Community Prep School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
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n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kipp Comienza Community Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the KIPP Comienza Community Prep School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kipp Corazon Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the KIPP Corazon Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kipp Comienza Community Prep, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the KIPP Comienza Community Prep School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.04
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kipp Corazon Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the KIPP Corazon Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kipp Comienza Community Prep, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the KIPP Comienza Community Prep School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
91%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kipp Corazon Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the KIPP Corazon Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kipp Comienza Community Prep, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the KIPP Comienza Community Prep School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kipp Corazon Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the KIPP Corazon Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kipp Comienza Community Prep, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the KIPP Comienza Community Prep School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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