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#3841 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 40% in state
Kipp Valiant Community Prep
Elementary School · Kipp Valiant Community Prep District · Menlo Park, CA
A charter elementary school in Menlo Park, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
620 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
- Math 20% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Valiant Community Prep score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (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 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Valiant Community Prep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,019/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Menlo Park), 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
$215,871
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,169/mo
College educated
73.2%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Peninsula School, LtdPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Laurel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| TruPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 31 | 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 Valiant Community Prep District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,879NCES 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 Valiant Community Prep is listed in KIPP Valiant Community Prep District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Valiant Community Prep
Kipp Valiant Community Prep is a public elementary school in Menlo Park, CA, part of Kipp Valiant Community Prep District, serving approximately 575 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,841 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Valiant Community Prep
What grades does Kipp Valiant Community Prep serve?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Valiant Community Prep?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Valiant Community Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Valiant Community Prep is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Valiant Community Prep rank in CA?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep ranks #3,841 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kipp Valiant Community Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Valiant Community Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Valiant Community Prep has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kipp Valiant Community Prep a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Valiant Community Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Valiant Community Prep a Title I school?
No, Kipp Valiant Community Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Valiant Community Prep?
91.5% of students at Kipp Valiant Community 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 575
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (650) 422-4022
- Area population (ZIP 94025)
- 40,230
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 94025; 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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