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#1016 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 38% in state
Kipp Durham College Preparatory
Elementary School · Kipp Durham College Preparatory · Durham, NC
A charter elementary school in Durham, NC where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1107 Holloway Street, Durham, NC 27701
- Math 41% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs NC 52% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Durham College Preparatory score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kipp Durham College Preparatory sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durham), 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
$66,852
Median home value
$457,600
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
29.3%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Empowered Minds AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Maureen Joy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Global Scholars AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 202 | 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.
Kipp Durham College Preparatory
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,193NCES 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 Durham College Preparatory is listed in KIPP Durham College Preparatory; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Durham College Preparatory
Kipp Durham College Preparatory is a public elementary school in Durham, NC, part of Kipp Durham College Preparatory, serving approximately 365 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,016 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Durham College Preparatory
What grades does Kipp Durham College Preparatory serve?
Kipp Durham College Preparatory serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Durham College Preparatory?
Kipp Durham College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 365 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Durham College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Durham College Preparatory is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Durham College Preparatory rank in NC?
Kipp Durham College Preparatory ranks #1,016 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Kipp Durham College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Durham College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Durham College Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Durham College Preparatory has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Kipp Durham College Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Durham College Preparatory is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Durham College Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Kipp Durham College Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Durham College Preparatory?
99.2% of students at Kipp Durham College Preparatory 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
- 365
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (919) 973-0285
- Area population (ZIP 27701)
- 24,881
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 NC · 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 NC · 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)
- 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 27701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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