Is KIPP Corazon Academy a good school?

KIPP Corazon Academy ranks 2853 rd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend KIPP Corazon Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,073 students attended KIPP Corazon Academy.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Corazon Academy?

Students at KIPP Corazon Academy are 98% Hispanic.

KIPP Corazon Academy

Summary:

KIPP Corazon Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 1,056 students in grades K-8 in South Gate, California, part of the KIPP Corazon Academy District. While the school generally outperforms nearby public schools in standardized test scores, especially in English Language Arts, its performance has fluctuated over the years and still lags behind state averages in many areas.

KIPP Corazon Academy stands out for its strong performance among Hispanic students and English Language Learners compared to other California elementary schools. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.4%, higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school serves a high-need population, with 85.51% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Interestingly, KIPP Corazon Academy is located very close to several other high-performing public elementary schools, such as Willow Elementary and Liberty Boulevard Elementary, suggesting the area may have a concentration of engaged families and educational resources.

Overall, KIPP Corazon Academy appears to be a strong performer compared to its immediate neighbors, particularly for its Hispanic and ELL student populations. However, the school faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement and addressing high chronic absenteeism rates. Continued focus on improving test scores, especially in math, and addressing attendance issues could help the school better serve its high-need student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

8616 Long Beach Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280-4142

(323) 457-5051

District: KIPP Corazon Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2853^rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 26.1

Number of students: 1,073

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.6%

Asian:

0.8%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Corazon Academy ranks better than 51.3% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.07. (See more...)

Compare Details KIPP Corazon Academy ranks worse than 51.3% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.99. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP Corazon Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Corazon Academy 2853^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See KIPP Corazon Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Corazon Academy 1424^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See KIPP Corazon Academy in the ranking list.)

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KIPP Corazon Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Corazon Academy District 778^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP Corazon Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	55.12	2304^th	5789	60.2%
2022	38.73	3184^th	5883	45.9%
2023	42.91	2951^st	5874	49.8%
2024	45.07	2853^rd	5862	51.3%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	85.22	247^th	3275	92.5%
2022	45.00	1466^th	3311	55.7%
2023	32.95	2326^th	3250	28.4%
2024	44.33	1527^th	3160	51.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.98	922^nd	2420	61.9%
2024	43.61	1180^th	2634	55.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	71.74	1097^th	5173	78.8%
2022	49.94	2280^th	5264	56.7%
2023	53.19	2148^th	5374	60.0%
2024	54.36	2092^nd	5511	62.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	57.31	2099^th	5492	61.8%
2022	41.50	2906^th	5635	48.4%
2023	45.83	2643^rd	5617	52.9%
2024	48.71	2469^th	5605	56.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	48.26	848^th	2227	61.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	48.32	2541^st	5510	53.9%
2022	36.51	3233^rd	5663	42.9%
2023	39.46	3094^th	5650	45.2%
2024	40.81	3011^th	5636	46.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	77.16	824^th	4963	83.4%
2022	54.45	1920^th	5084	62.2%
2023	59.15	1720^th	5098	66.3%
2024	60.45	1663^rd	5102	67.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	41.62	1410^th	2740	48.5%
2023	37.62	1541^st	2802	45.0%
2024	40.99	1424^th	2777	48.7%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	30.32	1232^nd	1540	20.0%
2023	41.96	694^th	1529	54.6%
2024	41.52	670^th	1477	54.6%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.21	850^th	1538	44.7%
2024	53.53	503^rd	1550	67.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	54.24	897^th	2458	63.5%
2023	49.23	1053^rd	2549	58.7%
2024	50.23	1036^th	2575	59.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	42.40	1263^rd	2509	49.7%
2023	38.29	1378^th	2547	45.9%
2024	43.29	1239^th	2546	51.3%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	38.27	814^th	1531	46.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	40.66	1321^st	2527	47.7%
2023	36.58	1457^th	2558	43.0%
2024	38.40	1397^th	2547	45.2%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at KIPP Corazon Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	58.41	765^th	2359	67.6%
2023	51.57	943^rd	2391	60.6%
2024	54.32	866^th	2383	63.7%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for KIPP Corazon Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	1	5	2	422	1	5	436
2020	0	7	4	715	1	4	731
2021	0	12	5	950	0	3	970
2022	0	12	6	1017	1	3	1039
2023	0	9	9	1031	2	5	1056
2024	4	6	9	1047	2	5	1073

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

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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 Corazon Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	436	20.6	21.0	87.2
2020	731	n/a	n/a	89.2
2021	970	40.0	24.2	84.2
2022	1039	48.0	21.6	83.7
2023	1056	44.5	23.7	85.5
2024	1073	41.0	26.1	91.3

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 Corazon Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	436	20.6	21.0	87.2
2020	731	n/a	n/a	89.2
2021	970	40.0	24.2	84.2
2022	1039	48.0	21.6	83.7
2023	1056	44.5	23.7	85.5
2024	1073	41.0	26.1	91.3

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.

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