Below Average
#8529 of 9,539 schools in CA
Kipp Promesa Prep
Elementary School · Kipp Promesa Prep District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1241 South Soto St., Los Angeles, CA 90023
- Math 44% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Promesa Prep score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 33 points since 2018, to 39% 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 48% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Promesa Prep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Angeles), 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Endeavor College Preparatory CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Garza (carmen Lomas) Primary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–2 | 0.2 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Soto Street ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| School of Santa IsabelPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 109 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kipp Promesa Prep District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,643NCES 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 Promesa Prep is listed in KIPP Promesa Prep District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Promesa Prep
Kipp Promesa Prep is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Kipp Promesa Prep District, serving approximately 437 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,529 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Promesa Prep
What grades does Kipp Promesa Prep serve?
Kipp Promesa Prep serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Kipp Promesa Prep?
Kipp Promesa Prep has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Promesa Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Promesa Prep is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Promesa Prep rank in CA?
Kipp Promesa Prep ranks #8,529 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kipp Promesa Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Promesa Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Promesa Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Promesa Prep has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp Promesa Prep a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Promesa Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Promesa Prep a Title I school?
No, Kipp Promesa Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Promesa Prep?
85.4% of students at Kipp Promesa Prep 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.8%
- Phone
- (323) 486-6400
- 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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