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#7664 of 9,539 schools in CA
Kipp Scholar Academy
Middle School · Kipp Scholar Academy District · Los Angeles, CA
A charter middle school in Los Angeles, CA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1729 West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90062
- Math 26% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Scholar Academy score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Scholar 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 Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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
$63,652
Median home value
$672,700
Median rent
$1,473/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foshay Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,624 | Compare → |
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| Libertas College Preparatory CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 4–8 | 1.0 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Audubon MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 436 | 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 Scholar Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,409NCES 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 Scholar Academy is listed in KIPP Scholar Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Scholar Academy
Kipp Scholar Academy is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Kipp Scholar Academy District, serving approximately 309 students in grades 5th-8th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,664 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Scholar Academy
What grades does Kipp Scholar Academy serve?
Kipp Scholar Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Scholar Academy?
Kipp Scholar Academy has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Scholar Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Scholar Academy is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Scholar Academy rank in CA?
Kipp Scholar Academy ranks #7,664 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kipp Scholar Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Scholar Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Scholar Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Scholar Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp Scholar Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Scholar Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Scholar Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp Scholar Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Scholar Academy?
92.6% of students at Kipp Scholar 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
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.0%
- Phone
- (323) 292-2272
- Area population (ZIP 90062)
- 32,110
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 90062; 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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