KIPP Delta Public Schools

The KIPP Delta Public Schools district in Arkansas operates 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across the various school levels, with the Kipp:delta College Prep School middle school standing out as the highest-performing school in the district.

The Kipp:delta College Prep School boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (23.1%), Reading (24.2%), and Mathematics (33.2%) across all grades, outperforming the other KIPP schools. In contrast, the elementary schools, KIPP Delta Elementary Literacy Academy and Kipp: Blytheville College Prep, struggle the most, with proficiency rates generally lower than the state averages. The high schools, Kipp:delta Collegiate High School and KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School, also underperform compared to the middle school, though KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School stands out for having the highest English Language Arts proficiency rates among the high schools.

The data also suggests potential resource allocation imbalances within the district, with the higher-performing middle school having the lowest spending per student and the highest student-teacher ratio, while the high schools spend the most per student. These findings highlight the challenges faced by high-poverty schools, as all KIPP Delta Public Schools have a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a significant socioeconomic need among the student population. Addressing these disparities and targeting additional resources and support to the lower-performing schools may be crucial for improving academic outcomes across the district.