Excellent
#21 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Kipp Heartwood Academy
Middle School · Kipp Heartwood Academy District · San Jose, CA
A charter middle school in San Jose, CA where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1250 South King Rd., San Jose, CA 95122
- Math 66% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Heartwood Academy score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Heartwood Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), 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
$103,406
Median home value
$838,900
Median rent
$2,424/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Prize Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 5–8 | 0.0 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Renaissance AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Ace Empower AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | 5–8 | 0.8 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Ace Esperanza MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 5–8 | 0.8 mi | 230 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kipp Heartwood Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,578NCES 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 Heartwood Academy is listed in KIPP Heartwood Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Heartwood Academy
Kipp Heartwood Academy is a public middle school in San Jose, CA, part of Kipp Heartwood Academy District, serving approximately 418 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Heartwood Academy
What grades does Kipp Heartwood Academy serve?
Kipp Heartwood Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Heartwood Academy?
Kipp Heartwood Academy has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Heartwood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Heartwood Academy is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Heartwood Academy rank in CA?
Kipp Heartwood Academy ranks #21 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kipp Heartwood Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Heartwood Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Kipp Heartwood Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Heartwood Academy has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp Heartwood Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Heartwood Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Heartwood Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp Heartwood Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Heartwood Academy?
75.4% of students at Kipp Heartwood 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
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (408) 926-5477
- Area population (ZIP 95122)
- 52,206
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 95122; 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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