Summary:
The Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District in San Jose contains one middle school, KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy, serving grades 5-8 with 416 students in a high-poverty area where over 80% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy shows a mixed performance profile, with its 2024-2025 English and math scores slightly above state averages but science scores lagging behind. A notable strength is its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.3%, which is nearly half the state average, suggesting strong student engagement. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, and it recently dropped from a 4-star to a 3-star rating.
Digging deeper, performance varies significantly by grade level; the 6th grade excels, particularly in math, while 5th graders struggle and math scores decline sharply by 8th grade. With very high per-student spending, the school's charter model appears effective in maintaining attendance and meeting basic proficiency benchmarks amidst economic challenges, but families should note the inconsistent performance across grades and the need for improvement in science education.
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