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#1232 of 2,221 schools in MO
Kipp Wisdom Academy
Elementary School · Kipp St Louis Public Schools · St. Louis, MO
A Kipp St Louis Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1224 Grattan St., St. Louis, MO 63104
- Math 21% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 13% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Wisdom Academy score 17% 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 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 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
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Where Kipp Wisdom 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 85Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$70,127
Median home value
$249,500
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
54%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63104; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Atlas ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Lift for Life Academy Elem.Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 201 | 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
- #1 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 Wisdom Academy is listed in KIPP ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Wisdom Academy
Kipp Wisdom Academy is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of Kipp St Louis Public Schools, serving approximately 395 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,232 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Wisdom Academy
What grades does Kipp Wisdom Academy serve?
Kipp Wisdom Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Kipp Wisdom Academy?
Kipp Wisdom Academy has an enrollment of approximately 395 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Wisdom Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Wisdom Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Wisdom Academy rank in MO?
Kipp Wisdom Academy ranks #1,232 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Kipp Wisdom Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Wisdom Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Wisdom Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Wisdom Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Kipp Wisdom Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Wisdom Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Wisdom Academy a Title I school?
No, Kipp Wisdom Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Wisdom Academy?
100.0% of students at Kipp Wisdom 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 395
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (314) 384-9561
- Area population (ZIP 63104)
- 18,701
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 · 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 / 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 63104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025, multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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