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Kipp Generations Academy
Elementary School · Kipp Generations Academy District · Gardena, CA
A charter elementary school in Gardena, CA where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1415 West Gardena Blvd., Gardena, CA 90247
- Math 9% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Generations Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Generations Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,767/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gardena), 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
$73,851
Median home value
$640,500
Median rent
$1,751/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
40.7%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90247; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denker Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| St. Anthony of PaduaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Gardena ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| One Hundred Fifty-third Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 379 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kipp Generations Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,017NCES 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 Generations Academy is listed in KIPP Generations Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Generations Academy
Kipp Generations Academy is a public elementary school in Gardena, CA, part of Kipp Generations Academy District, serving approximately 164 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #9,172 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Generations Academy
What grades does Kipp Generations Academy serve?
Kipp Generations Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Generations Academy?
Kipp Generations Academy has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Generations Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Generations Academy is 27.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Generations Academy rank in CA?
Kipp Generations Academy ranks #9,172 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kipp Generations Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Generations Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Generations Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Generations Academy has 9% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Kipp Generations Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Generations Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Generations Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp Generations Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Generations Academy?
75.0% of students at Kipp Generations 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
- 164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (213) 489-4461
- Area population (ZIP 90247)
- 47,303
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 90247; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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