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#2114 of 2,648 schools in NC
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
School · Kipp Gaston College Preparatory · Gaston, NC
A charter school in Gaston, NC where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
320 Pleasant Hill Road, Gaston, NC 27832
- Math 44% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kipp Gaston College Preparatory score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Gaston 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High2,487/100K
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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
$47,096
Median home value
$87,500
Median rent
$706/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,871NCES 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 Gaston College Preparatory is listed in KIPP Gaston College Preparatory; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory is a public school in Gaston, NC, part of Kipp Gaston College Preparatory, serving approximately 1,183 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,114 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Gaston College Preparatory
What grades does Kipp Gaston College Preparatory serve?
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Kipp Gaston College Preparatory?
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 1,183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Gaston College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Gaston College Preparatory is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Gaston College Preparatory rank in NC?
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory ranks #2,114 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Kipp Gaston College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Gaston College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Gaston College Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Gaston College Preparatory has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kipp Gaston College Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Gaston 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 Gaston College Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Kipp Gaston College Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Gaston College Preparatory?
98.5% of students at Kipp Gaston 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Northampton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (252) 308-6932
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27832)
- 2,525
- Area median age
- 53.4
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 27832; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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