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Kipp Ways Academy Charter School
Middle School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
An Atlanta Public Schools charter middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
350 Temple St NW, Atlanta, GA 30314
- Math 14% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Ways Academy Charter School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Ways Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$36,870
Median home value
$210,300
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
42.1%
Poverty rate
38.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30314; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lewis Invictus AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| The Life School of AtlantaPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Kipp Strive Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 5–8 | 1.7 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Dar-un-noor Atlanta Science AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 84 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #82 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 Ways Academy Charter School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Ways Academy Charter School
Kipp Ways Academy Charter School is a public middle school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 395 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,021 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Ways Academy Charter School
What grades does Kipp Ways Academy Charter School serve?
Kipp Ways Academy Charter School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Ways Academy Charter School?
Kipp Ways Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Ways Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Ways Academy Charter School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Ways Academy Charter School rank in GA?
Kipp Ways Academy Charter School ranks #2,021 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Kipp Ways Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Ways Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Ways Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Ways Academy Charter School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Kipp Ways Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Ways Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Ways Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Kipp Ways Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Ways Academy Charter School?
93.7% of students at Kipp Ways Academy Charter School 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
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.3%
- Phone
- (404) 475-1941
- Area population (ZIP 30314)
- 23,594
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 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 30314; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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