Below Average
#3917 of 4,742 schools in NY
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
School · Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School · Troy, NY
A charter school in Troy, NY where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2 POLK ST, Troy, NY 12180
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,272/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Troy), 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
$73,767
Median home value
$233,000
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
40.1%
Homeownership
47.5%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12180; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Latham Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–11 | 3.3 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Doane Stuart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 168 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,266NCES 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 Troy Preparatory Charter School is listed in KIPP TROY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School is a public school in Troy, NY, part of Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School, serving approximately 742 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,917 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School
What grades does Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School serve?
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School?
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School rank in NY?
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School ranks #3,917 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Troy Preparatory Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Kipp Troy Preparatory 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 Troy Preparatory Charter School a Title I school?
No, Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp Troy Preparatory Charter School?
84.0% of students at Kipp Troy Preparatory 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 742
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Rensselaer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.1%
- Phone
- (518) 445-3100
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 12180)
- 54,071
- Area average commute
- 22.3 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 · 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 12180; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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