Very Good
#760 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 16% in state
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School
Elementary School · Kipp Star College Prep Charter School · New York, NY
A charter elementary school in New York, NY where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
433 W 123RD ST-4TH FL, New York, NY 10027
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp Star College Prep Charter School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 42 points since 2018, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Star College Prep Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$64,220
Median home value
$915,000
Median rent
$1,609/mo
College educated
51.8%
Homeownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10027; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 125 Ralph BuncheEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| PS 36 Margaret DouglasEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| PS 180 Hugo NewmanEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Teachers College Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 322 | 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.
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,366NCES 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 Star College Prep Charter School is listed in KIPP STAR COLLEGE PREP CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Star College Prep Charter School
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of Kipp Star College Prep Charter School, serving approximately 681 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #760 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Star College Prep Charter School
What grades does Kipp Star College Prep Charter School serve?
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp Star College Prep Charter School?
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 681 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Star College Prep Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Star College Prep Charter School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Star College Prep Charter School rank in NY?
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School ranks #760 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Kipp Star College Prep Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Star College Prep Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Star College Prep Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Star College Prep Charter School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kipp Star College Prep Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Star College Prep 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 Star College Prep Charter School a Title I school?
No, Kipp Star College Prep Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Star College Prep Charter School?
89.4% of students at Kipp Star College Prep 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
- 681
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.8%
- Phone
- (212) 991-2650
- Area population (ZIP 10027)
- 65,068
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 10027; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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