Summary:
KIPP Technical Valley Charter School is the sole school in the KIPP Technical Valley Charter School District, serving grades K-8 in Albany, New York. With a total enrollment of 821 students, the school faces significant challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low test scores, high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, and declining statewide ranking.
KIPP Technical Valley Charter School's test scores on the New York State Assessments have consistently fallen below the statewide averages across all grade levels and subject areas over the past two school years. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 23.53% in 5th grade math to 58.67% in 8th grade math, compared to statewide averages ranging from 46.74% to 59.7%. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has been declining, from 2,111 out of 2,439 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1,843 out of 2,445 in 2024-2025.
Despite the school's academic struggles, it spends a relatively high amount per student ($18,653) compared to the state average. This raises questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and spending. Furthermore, with over 77% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, KIPP Technical Valley Charter School serves a population that faces significant economic challenges, which could be a contributing factor to the school's low academic performance.
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