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Kipp Corazon Academy
Elementary School · Kipp Corazon Academy District · South Gate, CA
A charter elementary school in South Gate, CA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8616 Long Beach Blvd., South Gate, CA 90280
- Math 32% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Corazon Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Corazon Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Gate), 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
$71,379
Median home value
$608,500
Median rent
$1,471/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
44.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90280; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Boulevard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Willow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Stanford Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 1–5 | 0.5 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Academia ModernaCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 444 | 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 Corazon Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,895NCES 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 Corazon Academy is listed in KIPP Corazon Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Corazon Academy
Kipp Corazon Academy is a public elementary school in South Gate, CA, part of Kipp Corazon Academy District, serving approximately 1,073 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #8,641 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Corazon Academy
What grades does Kipp Corazon Academy serve?
Kipp Corazon Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Corazon Academy?
Kipp Corazon Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,073 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Corazon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Corazon Academy is 26.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Corazon Academy rank in CA?
Kipp Corazon Academy ranks #8,641 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kipp Corazon Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Corazon Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Corazon Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Corazon Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp Corazon Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Corazon Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Corazon Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp Corazon Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Corazon Academy?
91.3% of students at Kipp Corazon 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (323) 457-5051
- Area population (ZIP 90280)
- 91,719
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 90280; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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