KIPP Philosophers Academy

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KIPP Philosophers Academy ranks 1967 th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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 is part of the KIPP Philosophers Academy District, which is ranked 1205 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

KIPP Philosophers Academy is struggling academically, with consistently low proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 32.6% compared to the state average of 47.04%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 14.51% compared to the state average of 35.54%. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students with disabilities, whose proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, KIPP Philosophers Academy has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, with 45.7% of students chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as PREPA TEC - Los Angeles, Bunche Middle, and Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle, KIPP Philosophers Academy's academic performance is generally lower, and its chronic absenteeism rate is significantly higher. While the school serves a predominantly low-income and minority student population, its performance for certain subgroups indicates that there is room for improvement in addressing the needs of these students and closing the achievement gap.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

1999 East 102nd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90002

(323) 584-6664

District: KIPP Philosophers Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1967^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 25.5

Number of students: 358

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.6%

African American:

40.5%

White:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.6%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.57. (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 Philosophers Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Philosophers Academy 1967^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See KIPP Philosophers Academy in the ranking list.)

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KIPP Philosophers Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Philosophers Academy District 1205^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2019	27.29	1903^rd	2715	29.9%
2022	12.81	2540^th	2740	7.3%
2023	12.62	2609^th	2802	6.9%
2024	26.57	1967^th	2777	29.2%

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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
2019	38.93	717^th	1442	50.3%
2023	49.18	465^th	1529	69.6%
2024	70.44	156^th	1477	89.4%

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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	910^th	1538	40.8%
2024	49.14	580^th	1550	62.6%

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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
2019	35.02	1491^st	2369	37.1%
2022	18.09	2177^th	2458	11.4%
2023	15.47	2341^st	2549	8.2%
2024	34.15	1602^nd	2575	37.8%

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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
2019	41.36	1277^th	2380	46.3%
2022	12.48	2361^st	2509	5.9%
2023	12.14	2409^th	2547	5.4%
2024	22.99	1971^st	2546	22.6%

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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	1208^th	1491	19.0%
2022	26.10	1220^th	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
2019	17.24	2087^th	2407	13.3%
2022	14.67	2309^th	2527	8.6%
2023	15.34	2304^th	2558	9.9%
2024	29.90	1679^th	2547	34.1%

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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
2019	60.90	218^th	643	66.1%
2022	28.19	467^th	637	26.7%
2023	29.91	440^th	614	28.3%
2024	47.76	288^th	626	54.0%

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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
2019	35.92	1373^rd	2213	38.0%
2022	19.65	2021^st	2359	14.3%
2023	16.57	2150^th	2391	10.1%
2024	38.90	1341^st	2383	43.7%

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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 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
2024	11	145	0	192	1	1	7	1	358

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

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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
2024	358	14.0	25.5	96.6

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
2024	358	14.0	25.5	96.6

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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1903^rd of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2609^th 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)	24.5	27.1	2.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.7	46.7	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Philosophers Academy)	15.1	5.1	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (California)	38	33.4	4.6%
5th Grade Science (KIPP Philosophers Academy)	15.1	13.6	1.5%
5th Grade Science (California)	31.7	31.9	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Philosophers Academy)	23	21.6	1.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Philosophers Academy)	37.7	7.2	30.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Philosophers Academy)	42.7	19.1	23.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Philosophers Academy)	7.9	4.8	3.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Philosophers Academy)	36.8	22	14.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Philosophers Academy)	15.8	8.5	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (KIPP Philosophers Academy)	20	8.5	11.5%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	316	362	14.6%
African American	140	165	17.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	167	192	15%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	2	0	100%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.2%	95.3%	5.1%

Schools Near KIPP Philosophers Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2024)			CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
KIPP Philosophers Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1999 East 102nd St.	Los Angeles	90002	Los Angeles County	KIPP Philosophers Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 584-6664	358	14	25.5	96.6%	11 (3.1%)	145 (40.5%)	192 (53.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.0%)	26.6	1967^th of 2777 public middle schools	29.2%		12.6	2609^th of 2802 public middle schools	6.9%	642				6.8	13.3	11.3	18.2	26.6	41.8	34.7	32.6	11.1	19.8	15.0	11.2	14.5
Edwin Markham Middle	Public	6-8	1650 East 104th St.	Los Angeles	90002	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 568-5500	634	40	15.8	98.9%	10 (1.6%)	141 (22.2%)	476 (75.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	12	2580^th of 2777 public middle schools	7.1%		12.6	2611^th of 2802 public middle schools	6.8%	31			0.0		9.0	9.0		15.0	13.1	16.6	14.9		8.2	11.5	10.3	10.0	$13,312
Southeast Middle	Public	6-8	2560 Tweedy Blvd.	South Gate	90280	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 568-3100	1,219	59	20.7	93.7%	26 (2.1%)	11 (0.9%)	1,176 (96.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	24	2080^th of 2777 public middle schools	25.1%		16	2465^th of 2802 public middle schools	12.0%	385			11.8		16.5	16.5		27.5	27.7	36.3	30.5		19.7	12.1	13.4	14.7	$9,425
Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	8255 Beach St.	Los Angeles	90001	Los Angeles County	Animo Florence-Firestone Charter Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 565-3280	443	19	22.9	95.7%	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	439 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.1	1388^th of 2777 public middle schools	50.0%		34.8	1639^th of 2802 public middle schools	41.5%	251					26.8	26.8		29.6	45.6	42.6	39.6		21.2	21.8	34.0	25.7
Charles Drew Middle	Public	7-8	8511 Compton Ave.	Los Angeles	90001	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 826-1700	647	37	17.6	99.8%	12 (1.9%)	108 (16.7%)	521 (80.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	14	2507^th of 2777 public middle schools	9.7%		14.6	2529^th of 2802 public middle schools	9.7%	22	0.0	0.0	0.0		9.9	9.9			21.8	21.4	21.6			10.4	5.7	7.9	$12,951
Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	810 East 111th Pl.	Los Angeles	90059	Los Angeles County	Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 568-8613	486	23	21.4	96.1%	5 (1.0%)	61 (12.6%)	418 (86.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	22.7	2136^th of 2777 public middle schools	23.1%		20.3	2255^th of 2802 public middle schools	19.5%	119					14.3	14.3		26.0	25.5	33.8	28.6		18.0	16.3	12.7	15.5
PREPA TEC - Los Angeles	Public, Charter	6-8	8001 Santa Fe Ave.	Walnut Park	90255	Los Angeles County	PREPA TEC - Los Angeles District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 800-2739	305	12	25.6	94.8%	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	301 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.8	2439^th of 2777 public middle schools	12.2%		14.3	2544^th of 2802 public middle schools	9.2%	105					5.5	5.5		28.0	24.3	30.4	27.4		8.6	8.1	6.5	7.8
Bunche Middle	Public	6-8	12338 Mona Blvd.	Compton	90059	Los Angeles County	Compton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(310) 898-6010	314	15	20.3	94.9%	1 (0.3%)	49 (15.6%)	258 (82.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	24.1	2074^th of 2777 public middle schools	25.3%		27.4	1935^th of 2802 public middle schools	30.9%	139					3.8	3.8		22.1	26.6	28.5	26.3		21.1	22.2	25.6	23.3
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	603 East 115th St.	Los Angeles	90059	Los Angeles County	Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 905-1377	393	18	21.8	99.0%	1 (0.3%)	91 (23.2%)	292 (74.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	44.3	1329^th of 2777 public middle schools	52.1%		30.2	1809^th of 2802 public middle schools	35.4%	480					34.1	34.1		46.7	38.5	37.4	40.5		27.4	25.9	22.1	25.0
Valiente College Preparatory Charter	Public, Charter	5-8	8691 California Ave.	South Gate	90280	Los Angeles County	Valiente College Preparatory Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 744-2107	108	3	35.7	95.4%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	99 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.4%)	17.3	2374^th of 2777 public middle schools	14.5%		19.5	2297^th of 2802 public middle schools	18.0%	77					10.0	9.1		25.0	24.4	20.0	22.2		9.4	19.5	10.0	12.8

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KIPP Philosophers Academy ranks 1967^th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 358 students attended KIPP Philosophers Academy.

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What is the racial makeup of KIPP Philosophers Academy?

Students at KIPP Philosophers Academy are 54% Hispanic, 41% African American, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.

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