Excellent
#263 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Middle School · Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District · San Jose, CA
A charter middle school in San Jose, CA where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1250 South King Rd., San Jose, CA 95122
- Math 52% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Prize Preparatory 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Heartwood AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | 5–8 | 0.0 mi | 418 | 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 Prize Preparatory Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,724NCES 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 Prize Preparatory Academy is listed in Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in San Jose, CA, part of Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District, serving approximately 408 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
What grades does Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy serve?
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy?
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy rank in CA?
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy ranks #263 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Prize Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy?
78.2% of students at Kipp Prize Preparatory 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
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (408) 251-5600
- 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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