Excellent
#41 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Kipp Summit Academy
Middle School · Kipp Summit Academy District · San Lorenzo, CA
A charter middle school in San Lorenzo, CA where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2005 Via Barrett #A, San Lorenzo, CA 94580
- Math 60% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Summit Academy score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kipp Summit 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 Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- County Safety: Low181/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,106
Median home value
$820,100
Median rent
$2,164/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Christian Middle School and High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Washington Manor MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Bohannon MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 626 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kipp Summit Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,401NCES 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 Summit Academy is listed in KIPP Summit Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Summit Academy
Kipp Summit Academy is a public middle school in San Lorenzo, CA, part of Kipp Summit Academy District, serving approximately 422 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #41 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Summit Academy
What grades does Kipp Summit Academy serve?
Kipp Summit Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Summit Academy?
Kipp Summit Academy has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Summit Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Summit Academy is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Summit Academy rank in CA?
Kipp Summit Academy ranks #41 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kipp Summit Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Summit Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Summit Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Summit Academy has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp Summit Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Summit Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Summit Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp Summit Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Summit Academy?
76.3% of students at Kipp Summit 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
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (510) 258-0106
- Area population (ZIP 94580)
- 28,866
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 94580; 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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