KIPP Academy of Innovation

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KIPP Academy of Innovation ranks 1704 th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

KIPP Academy of Innovation is a public charter middle school in Los Angeles, CA, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 459 students. The school is part of the KIPP Academy of Innovation District, which is ranked 1009 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

KIPP Academy of Innovation faces several challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subjects, particularly for English Language Learner and Special Education students. The school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 30.6% compared to the state average. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.85% to 89.54% over the past three years, suggesting that the school may be struggling to provide equitable educational opportunities for its most vulnerable student populations.

Interestingly, when compared to nearby charter schools, KIPP Academy of Innovation significantly underperforms. For example, KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory, another KIPP charter school, outperforms KIPP Academy of Innovation across all academic measures. Similarly, Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle also outperforms KIPP Academy of Innovation in most academic areas. Compared to nearby traditional public schools, KIPP Academy of Innovation's performance is mixed, with the school outperforming some schools in certain areas but underperforming in others, particularly in Mathematics.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

4240 East Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90023-3337

(323) 406-8000

District: KIPP Academy of Innovation District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1704^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 25.8

Number of students: 492

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.8%

African American:

0.6%

Asian:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.2%

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Compare Details KIPP Academy of Innovation ranks worse than 61.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.87. (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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KIPP Academy of Innovation:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Academy of Innovation 1704^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See KIPP Academy of Innovation in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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KIPP Academy of Innovation District:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Academy of Innovation District 1009^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP Academy of Innovation

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Academy of Innovation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	58.91	937^th	2715	65.5%
2022	54.71	1038^th	2740	62.1%
2023	42.22	1397^th	2802	50.1%
2024	32.87	1704^th	2777	38.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Academy of Innovation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	32.15	1005^th	1442	30.3%
2022	38.25	837^th	1540	45.6%
2023	40.79	748^th	1529	51.1%
2024	37.27	834^th	1477	43.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP Academy of Innovation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.50	667^th	1538	56.6%
2024	44.11	680^th	1550	56.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Academy of Innovation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	76.20	370^th	2369	84.4%
2022	66.39	589^th	2458	76.0%
2023	55.09	880^th	2549	65.5%
2024	38.24	1445^th	2575	43.9%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Academy of Innovation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	55.28	928^th	2380	61.0%
2022	57.39	873^rd	2509	65.2%
2023	41.81	1289^th	2547	49.4%
2024	31.31	1621^st	2546	36.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at KIPP Academy of Innovation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	41.21	726^th	1491	51.3%
2022	75.32	227^th	1531	85.2%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Academy of Innovation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	60.09	801^st	2407	66.7%
2022	51.05	1026^th	2527	59.4%
2023	42.18	1281^st	2558	49.9%
2024	34.07	1518^th	2547	40.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Academy of Innovation

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	76.36	375^th	2213	83.1%
2022	71.87	456^th	2359	80.7%
2023	57.08	791^st	2391	66.9%
2024	44.90	1128^th	2383	52.7%

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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 Academy of Innovation

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	3	3	3	464	1	0	0	474
2020	2	1	3	474	1	1	0	482
2021	1	0	3	490	0	1	0	495
2022	2	0	4	493	0	0	1	500
2023	1	0	2	452	0	3	1	459
2024	1	3	3	481	1	3	0	492

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 Academy of Innovation

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	474	24.6	19.2	91.8
2020	482	n/a	n/a	84.4
2021	495	19.0	26.0	84.8
2022	500	19.3	25.8	86.8
2023	459	19.0	24.1	89.5
2024	492	19.0	25.8	88.2

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 Academy of Innovation

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	474	24.6	19.2	91.8
2020	482	n/a	n/a	84.4
2021	495	19.0	26.0	84.8
2022	500	19.3	25.8	86.8
2023	459	19.0	24.1	89.5
2024	492	19.0	25.8	88.2

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 Academy of Innovation

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 937^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 1397^th of 2802 Middle schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Academy of Innovation)	58.5	33.7	24.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.7	46.7	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Academy of Innovation)	63.1	18.8	44.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (California)	38	33.4	4.6%
5th Grade Science (KIPP Academy of Innovation)	41.5	15.8	25.7%
5th Grade Science (California)	31.7	31.9	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Academy of Innovation)	44.7	33.3	11.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Academy of Innovation)	43.9	19.2	24.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Academy of Innovation)	40.6	47.1	6.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Academy of Innovation)	42.5	33.9	8.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Academy of Innovation)	59.3	38.9	20.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Academy of Innovation)	45.1	20.6	24.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (KIPP Academy of Innovation)	35.2	26.4	8.7%
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	474	459	3.2%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	464	452	2.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	1	66.7%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.8%	89.5%	2.2%

Schools Near KIPP Academy of Innovation

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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 6th Grade	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 Academy of Innovation	Public, Charter	5-8	4240 East Olympic Blvd.	Los Angeles	90023	Los Angeles County	KIPP Academy of Innovation District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 406-8000	492	19	25.8	88.2%	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	481 (97.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	32.9	1704^th of 2777 public middle schools	38.6%		42.2	1397^th of 2802 public middle schools	50.1%	307					19.3	29.0	24.1	25.5	21.8	32.5	44.3	30.7	15.7	12.1	22.3	25.5	18.7
Robert Louis Stevenson College and Career Preparatory	Public	6-8	725 South Indiana St.	Los Angeles	90023	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 780-6400	806	50	16.0	94.8%	12 (1.5%)	6 (0.7%)	784 (97.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	28.2	1890^th of 2777 public middle schools	31.9%		24.9	2060^th of 2802 public middle schools	26.5%	170	0.0	0.0	17.7	6.0		10.7	10.7		43.6	33.0	32.4	35.6		21.8	19.1	14.2	18.0	$11,206
Arts in Action Community Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	745 South Kern Ave.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	Arts in Action Community Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 266-4371	259	13	20.3	94.2%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	257 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14.2	2504^th of 2777 public middle schools	9.8%		20.1	2267^th of 2802 public middle schools	19.1%	237						1.3	1.3		12.1	22.5	30.9	21.4		6.7	12.7	12.4	10.3
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8	Public, Charter	6-8	113 South Rowan Ave.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 269-2156	392	20	19.6	95.4%	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	385 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	36.3	1583^rd of 2777 public middle schools	43.0%		25.9	2004^th of 2802 public middle schools	28.5%	421						14.5	14.5		38.2	43.2	31.8	37.9		28.4	27.4	19.7	25.0
Belvedere Middle	Public	6-8	312 North Record Ave.	Los Angeles	90063	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 266-5400	727	42	17.3	96.1%	16 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	704 (96.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	28.5	1880^th of 2777 public middle schools	32.3%		29.7	1831^st of 2802 public middle schools	34.7%	49						15.3	15.3		24.0	35.6	31.6	32.5		7.8	22.7	20.3	19.7	$10,850
Griffith Middle	Public	6-8	4765 East Fourth St.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 266-7400	1,079	63	17.0	85.5%	29 (2.7%)	6 (0.6%)	1,035 (95.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.6%)	38.4	1519^th of 2777 public middle schools	45.3%		36.2	1587^th of 2802 public middle schools	43.4%	68	20.8	6.3	23.9	17.5		17.0	17.0		39.0	41.0	43.7	41.4		23.0	26.7	20.4	23.4	$9,600
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	4360 Dozier St.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 565-3245	298	15	19.3	96.0%	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	293 (98.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.4	1056^th of 2777 public middle schools	62.0%		39.4	1482^nd of 2802 public middle schools	47.1%	426						20.7	20.7		41.9	64.5	53.2	55.0		24.2	31.8	26.1	27.9
KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory	Public, Charter	5-8	2810 Whittier Blvd.	Los Angeles	90023	Los Angeles County	KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 264-7737	515	20	25.8	88.3%	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	507 (98.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	84.1	392^nd of 2777 public middle schools	85.9%		83.3	407^th of 2802 public middle schools	85.5%	15					51.5	46.0	49.0	53.0	63.2	68.0	64.6	62.0	35.8	47.4	60.9	44.3	47.1
KIPP Sol Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	4800 East Cesar Chavez Ave.	Los Angeles	90022	Los Angeles County	KIPP Sol Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 800-5220	488	19	25.4	86.3%	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	483 (99.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.7	1962^nd of 2777 public middle schools	29.3%		40.7	1435^th of 2802 public middle schools	48.8%	527					18.8	22.8	20.8	18.1	24.2	24.8	29.8	24.2	9.4	14.2	20.5	25.4	17.3
Hollenbeck Middle	Public	6-8	2510 East Sixth St.	Los Angeles	90023	Los Angeles County	Los Angeles Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 780-3000	1,022	56	18.2	94.3%	31 (3.0%)	9 (0.9%)	973 (95.2%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	42.6	1377^th of 2777 public middle schools	50.4%		38.9	1499^th of 2802 public middle schools	46.5%	122			6.7	4.0		16.5	16.5		47.7	42.7	32.9	39.4		37.7	32.9	26.9	31.1	$10,467

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Academy of Innovation

Is KIPP Academy of Innovation a good school?

KIPP Academy of Innovation ranks 1704^th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Academy of Innovation?

Students at KIPP Academy of Innovation are 98% Hispanic.

How many students attend KIPP Academy of Innovation?

In the 2023-24 school year, 492 students attended KIPP Academy of Innovation.

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