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#1141 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 40% in state
Kipp West Philadelphia Cs
Elementary School · Kipp West Philadelphia Cs · Philadelphia, PA
A charter elementary school in Philadelphia, PA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5070 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
- Math 10% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kipp West Philadelphia Cs score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kipp West Philadelphia Cs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High5,504/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), 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
$46,057
Median home value
$163,900
Median rent
$1,312/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
27.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Global Leadership Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| Heston Edward SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Blankenburg Rudolph SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 257 | Compare → |
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 West Philadelphia Cs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,246NCES 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 West Philadelphia Cs is listed in KIPP West Philadelphia CS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kipp West Philadelphia Cs
Kipp West Philadelphia Cs is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Kipp West Philadelphia Cs, serving approximately 849 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,141 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kipp West Philadelphia Cs
What grades does Kipp West Philadelphia Cs serve?
Kipp West Philadelphia Cs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Kipp West Philadelphia Cs?
Kipp West Philadelphia Cs has an enrollment of approximately 849 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp West Philadelphia Cs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp West Philadelphia Cs 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 West Philadelphia Cs rank in PA?
Kipp West Philadelphia Cs ranks #1,141 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Kipp West Philadelphia Cs's MySchoolScout rating?
Kipp West Philadelphia Cs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 West Philadelphia Cs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kipp West Philadelphia Cs has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Kipp West Philadelphia Cs a charter school?
Yes, Kipp West Philadelphia Cs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kipp West Philadelphia Cs a Title I school?
No, Kipp West Philadelphia Cs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kipp West Philadelphia Cs?
99.6% of students at Kipp West Philadelphia Cs 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
- 849
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.2%
- Phone
- (267) 787-5700
- Area population (ZIP 19131)
- 44,799
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 19131; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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