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Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
School · Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation · Newark, NJ
A school in Newark, NJ where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
60 Park Place Suite 802, Newark, NJ 07102
- Math 24% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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 30 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,093
Median home value
$293,900
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
5.5%
Poverty rate
31.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,884NCES 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: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation is listed in KIPP: Cooper Norcross A New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation is a public school in Newark, NJ, part of Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation, serving approximately 2,247 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,383 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
What grades does Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation serve?
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation?
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation has an enrollment of approximately 2,247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation rank in NJ?
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation ranks #2,383 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation a charter school?
No, Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation a Title I school?
No, Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation?
97.9% of students at Kipp: Cooper Norcross a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation 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
- 2,247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 130
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.3%
- Phone
- (973) 622-0905
- Area population (ZIP 07102)
- 12,954
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 07102; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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