Summary:
The KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy District in San Francisco contains a single middle school, KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy, which serves grades 5 through 8 with 267 students, nearly all of whom come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
This school shows a consistent academic profile, maintaining a steady state ranking and rating over recent years. While its test scores in English and math are below the California average, a clear pattern emerges within the school: students make strong progress from 5th to 7th grade, though proficiency often dips slightly in 8th grade. Science scores are notably low, especially in the earlier grades, indicating an area for potential improvement. A significant challenge is chronic absenteeism, which is higher here than the state average and can impact learning.
Despite these academic challenges, the school is notable for its exceptionally high per-student spending, which far exceeds typical public school funding in the state. This creates a striking contrast between the level of investment and student outcomes, suggesting that parents may want to investigate how the school's resources are being used to support student growth and address attendance. The school's stability and the progress students show in the middle grades are positive signs, but the performance gap and high absenteeism rate are important factors for families to consider.
Thank you for your feedback!