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#1450 of 2,221 schools in MO
Kipp Inspire Academy
Middle School · Kipp St Louis Public Schools · St. Louis, MO
A Kipp St Louis Public Schools charter middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1212 N 22nd St, St. Louis, MO 63106
- Math 17% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Inspire Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 15% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kipp Inspire 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 St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), 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
$21,475
Median home value
$186,700
Median rent
$739/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
41%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63106; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 0.1 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Carr Lane Vpa MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 404 | Compare → |
| Gateway/hubert Wheeler SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Grand Center Arts Acad MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 193 | 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 St Louis Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,626NCES 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 Inspire Academy is listed in KIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Inspire Academy
Kipp Inspire Academy is a public middle school in St. Louis, MO, part of Kipp St Louis Public Schools, serving approximately 421 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,450 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Inspire Academy
What grades does Kipp Inspire Academy serve?
Kipp Inspire Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Inspire Academy?
Kipp Inspire Academy has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Inspire Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Inspire Academy is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Inspire Academy rank in MO?
Kipp Inspire Academy ranks #1,450 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Kipp Inspire Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Inspire Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Inspire Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Inspire Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kipp Inspire Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Inspire Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Inspire Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp Inspire Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Inspire Academy?
100.0% of students at Kipp Inspire 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
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (314) 296-3502
- Area population (ZIP 63106)
- 7,742
- Area median age
- 31.1
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 63106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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