Below Average
#7513 of 9,539 schools in CA
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory
Middle School · Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter middle school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2810 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
- Math 47% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 55% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory 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 Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,623
Median home value
$617,600
Median rent
$1,414/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
25.8%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90023; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollenbeck MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 1,022 | Compare → |
| Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career PreparatoryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 806 | Compare → |
| Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| City of AngelsEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,180 | 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 Los Angeles College Preparatory District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,571NCES 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 Los Angeles College Preparatory is listed in KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory District, serving approximately 515 students in grades 5th-8th with a 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,513 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory
What grades does Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory serve?
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory?
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory is 27.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory rank in CA?
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory ranks #7,513 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Los Angeles College Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory?
88.3% of students at Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory 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
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (323) 264-7737
- Area population (ZIP 90023)
- 44,608
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 90023; 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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