KIPP Philosophers Academy

Summary:

KIPP Philosophers Academy is a public charter middle school in Los Angeles, CA, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 362 students. The school has a predominantly minority student population, with 45.58% African American and 53.04% Hispanic students.

KIPP Philosophers Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of California middle schools, with very low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are well below state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 45.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Additionally, 95.3% of KIPP Philosophers Academy students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families. While the nearby schools like PREPA TEC - Los Angeles, Bunche Middle, and Valiente College Preparatory Charter also struggle academically, KIPP Philosophers Academy appears to be the lowest-performing among the group.

KIPP Philosophers Academy's high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 24.4 to 32 over the past few years, may contribute to the school's academic challenges. While the school ranks relatively higher for African American students and English Language Learners compared to other subgroups, its overall performance is still poor in absolute terms. The combination of low academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges suggests the need for substantial improvements and targeted interventions to address the unique needs of this school community.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

 1999 East 102nd St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90002


(323) 584-6664

District: KIPP Philosophers Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2609th of 2,802 California Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  25.8 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.0%
African American:
45.6%
Two or more races:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.3% Help


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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.62. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

KIPP Philosophers Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Philosophers Academy 2609th of 2802 California public middle schools. (See KIPP Philosophers Academy in the ranking list.)

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African American students:
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KIPP Philosophers Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Philosophers Academy District 1518th of 1563 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for KIPP Philosophers Academy

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Philosophers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.29 1903rd 2715 29.9%
2022 12.81 2540th 2740 7.3%
2023 12.62 2609th 2802 6.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Philosophers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.93 717th 1442 50.3%
2023 49.18 465th 1529 69.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP Philosophers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.12 910th 1538 40.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Philosophers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.02 1491st 2369 37.1%
2022 18.09 2177th 2458 11.4%
2023 15.47 2341st 2549 8.2%
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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Philosophers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.36 1277th 2380 46.3%
2022 12.48 2361st 2509 5.9%
2023 12.14 2409th 2547 5.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at KIPP Philosophers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.04 1208th 1491 19.0%
2022 26.10 1220th 1531 20.3%
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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Philosophers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.24 2087th 2407 13.3%
2022 14.67 2309th 2527 8.6%
2023 15.34 2304th 2558 9.9%
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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Philosophers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.90 218th 643 66.1%
2022 28.19 467th 637 26.7%
2023 29.91 440th 614 28.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Philosophers Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.92 1373rd 2213 38.0%
2022 19.65 2021st 2359 14.3%
2023 16.57 2150th 2391 10.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

KIPP Philosophers Academy Test Scores
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Enrollment information for KIPP Philosophers Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 2 140 1 167 1 2 3 0 316
2020 1 102 1 131 1 1 1 0 238
2021 0 103 1 137 1 0 2 0 244
2022 1 132 0 153 1 0 1 0 288
2023 0 165 0 192 1 1 3 0 362

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at KIPP Philosophers Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 316 18.8 16.8 90.2
2020 238 n/a n/a 92.4
2021 244 10.0 24.4 95.9
2022 288 9.0 32.0 94.8
2023 362 13.9 25.8 95.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio KIPP Philosophers Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 316 18.8 16.8 90.2
2020 238 n/a n/a 92.4
2021 244 10.0 24.4 95.9
2022 288 9.0 32.0 94.8
2023 362 13.9 25.8 95.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Philosophers Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1903rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2609th of 2802 Middle schools
 23%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Philosophers Academy)24.527.1
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Philosophers Academy)15.15.1
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (KIPP Philosophers Academy)15.113.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Philosophers Academy)2321.6
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Philosophers Academy)37.77.2
 30.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Philosophers Academy)42.719.1
 23.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Philosophers Academy)7.94.8
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Philosophers Academy)36.822
 14.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Philosophers Academy)15.88.5
 7.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (KIPP Philosophers Academy)208.5
 11.5%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students316362
 14.6%
African American140165
 17.9%
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic167192
 15%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White20
 100%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.2%95.3%
 5.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 362 students attended KIPP Philosophers Academy.

KIPP Philosophers Academy ranks in the bottom 6.9% of California middle schools.

Students at KIPP Philosophers Academy are 53% Hispanic, 46% African American.


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