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#985 of 1,036 schools in AR
Kipp: Blytheville College Prep
Elementary School · Kipp Delta Public Schools · Blytheville, AR
A Kipp Delta Public Schools charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
1007 S FRANKLIN ST, Blytheville, AR 72315
- Math 30% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp: Blytheville College Prep score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp: Blytheville College Prep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,828/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blytheville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,297
Median home value
$117,700
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blytheville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 3–5 | 1.1 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Blytheville Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–2 | 2.2 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Gosnell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Kipp Delta Elem Literacy AcadCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 470 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kipp Delta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kipp: Blytheville College Prep is listed in KIPP DELTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp: Blytheville College Prep
Kipp: Blytheville College Prep is a public elementary school in Blytheville, AR, part of Kipp Delta Public Schools, serving approximately 305 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #985 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp: Blytheville College Prep
What grades does Kipp: Blytheville College Prep serve?
Kipp: Blytheville College Prep serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Kipp: Blytheville College Prep?
Kipp: Blytheville College Prep has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp: Blytheville College Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp: Blytheville College Prep is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp: Blytheville College Prep rank in AR?
Kipp: Blytheville College Prep ranks #985 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Kipp: Blytheville College Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp: Blytheville College Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kipp: Blytheville College Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp: Blytheville College Prep has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Kipp: Blytheville College Prep a charter school?
Yes, Kipp: Blytheville College Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp: Blytheville College Prep a Title I school?
No, Kipp: Blytheville College Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp: Blytheville College Prep?
100.0% of students at Kipp: Blytheville College Prep qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mississippi County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (870) 780-6333
- Area population (ZIP 72315)
- 20,100
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72315; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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