Below Average
#7953 of 9,539 schools in CA
Keppel Academy
Middle School · Keppel Union Elementary · Littlerock, CA
A middle school in Littlerock, CA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9330 East Avenue U, Littlerock, CA 93543
- Math 23% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 32.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Keppel Academy score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Keppel Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,375
Median home value
$354,100
Median rent
$1,658/mo
College educated
9%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93543; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 874 | Compare → |
| Antelope Valley Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 1,057 | 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.
Keppel Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Keppel Academy is listed in Keppel Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Keppel Academy
Keppel Academy is a public middle school in Littlerock, CA, part of Keppel Union Elementary, serving approximately 225 students in grades 5th-8th with a 32.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,953 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Keppel Academy
What grades does Keppel Academy serve?
Keppel Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Keppel Academy?
Keppel Academy has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keppel Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Keppel Academy is 32.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Keppel Academy rank in CA?
Keppel Academy ranks #7,953 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Keppel Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Keppel Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Keppel Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Keppel Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Keppel Academy a charter school?
No, Keppel Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Keppel Academy a Title I school?
No, Keppel Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Keppel Academy?
75.1% of students at Keppel Academy 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (661) 944-2152
- Area population (ZIP 93543)
- 12,217
- Area average commute
- 40.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. 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 93543; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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