Very Good
#547 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 24% in state
Kipp Soul Academy
Middle School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
An Atlanta Public Schools charter middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1445 Maynard Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30331
- Math 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Soul Academy score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Soul 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 Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$61,548
Median home value
$277,900
Median rent
$1,264/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Gray Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Atlanta Smart AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 5–8 | 3.2 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| John Lewis Invictus AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Lindley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 875 | 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.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #25 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kipp Soul Academy is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Soul Academy
Kipp Soul Academy is a public middle school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 344 students in grades 5th-8th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #547 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Soul Academy
What grades does Kipp Soul Academy serve?
Kipp Soul Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Soul Academy?
Kipp Soul Academy has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Soul Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Soul Academy is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Soul Academy rank in GA?
Kipp Soul Academy ranks #547 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Kipp Soul Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Soul Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Soul Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Soul Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Kipp Soul Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Soul Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Soul Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp Soul Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Soul Academy?
94.8% of students at Kipp Soul 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
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (404) 324-6310
- Area population (ZIP 30331)
- 63,418
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 30331; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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