Very Good
#1488 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 31% in state
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School · New York, NY
A charter elementary school in New York, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
21 JUMEL PL-RM D109, New York, NY 10032
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 8 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 38% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
Based on 14 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), 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
$56,588
Median home value
$545,500
Median rent
$1,546/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 8 Luis BelliardEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Castle Bridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| PS 128 AudubonEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 444 | Compare → |
| Whin Music Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | K–7 | 0.2 mi | 420 | 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 Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,445NCES 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 Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School is listed in KIPP NYC WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School, serving approximately 773 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,488 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School
What grades does Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School serve?
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School?
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 773 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School rank in NY?
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School ranks #1,488 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School?
94.0% of students at Kipp Nyc Washington Heights Academy Charter School 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
- 773
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (212) 991-2620
- Area population (ZIP 10032)
- 55,579
- Area average commute
- 39.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 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.
- 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)
- 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 10032; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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