Keppel Academy

Summary:

Keppel Academy is a public middle school located in Littlerock, CA, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 233 students. It is part of the Keppel Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 1407 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Keppel Academy consistently underperforms the state and its district average in standardized test scores across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30.66% of Keppel Academy students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 47.04% statewide. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 994 out of 2379 middle schools in 2012-2013 to 2055 out of 2777 in 2023-2024. Keppel Academy's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students and English Language Learners, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of California middle schools. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.9% in 2017-2018 to 25.2% in 2022-2023, which is well above the state average.

Keppel Academy's academic performance is significantly lower than that of nearby magnet schools, such as Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering and Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet Academy, which consistently outperform Keppel Academy and the state average in standardized tests. Other nearby schools, such as Gifford C. Cole Middle and New Vista Middle, also struggle with low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism, similar to Keppel Academy.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 9330 East Avenue U
       Littlerock, CA  93543-3107


(661) 944-2152

District: Keppel Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
2055th of 2,777 California Middle Schools


Students who attend Keppel Academy usually attend:

High:    Littlerock High

Feeder schools for Keppel Academy:

Elementary:    Alpine Elementary
    Antelope Elementary
    Daisy Gibson Elementary
    Lake Los Angeles Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  30.0 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.8%
White:
12.4%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Keppel Academy ranks worse than 74% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.43. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.8%), White (12.4%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Keppel Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Keppel Academy 2055th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Keppel Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Keppel Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Keppel Union Elementary 1407th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Keppel Academy

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Rank History for all students at Keppel Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.15 1292nd 1769 27.0%
2005 26.36 1302nd 1777 26.7%
2006 16.96 1558th 1804 13.6%
2007 13.17 1818th 1999 9.1%
2008 24.35 1581st 2005 21.1%
2009 16.83 1800th 2063 12.7%
2010 20.09 1846th 2179 15.3%
2011 48.35 1139th 2236 49.1%
2012 72.46 510th 2259 77.4%
2013 56.00 994th 2379 58.2%
2015 33.81 1506th 2477 39.2%
2016 39.57 1370th 2497 45.1%
2017 40.40 1388th 2508 44.7%
2018 31.64 1613th 2480 35.0%
2019 33.40 1670th 2715 38.5%
2022 42.58 1378th 2740 49.7%
2023 42.95 1373rd 2802 51.0%
2024 24.43 2055th 2777 26.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Keppel Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.96 817th 1364 40.1%
2019 40.62 671st 1442 53.5%
2022 68.99 202nd 1540 86.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Keppel Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.16 1190th 2230 46.6%
2019 49.26 1035th 2369 56.3%
2022 50.93 993rd 2458 59.6%
2023 51.24 987th 2549 61.3%
2024 32.88 1661st 2575 35.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Keppel Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.55 1577th 2262 30.3%
2019 30.65 1602nd 2380 32.7%
2022 42.82 1248th 2509 50.3%
2023 43.54 1235th 2547 51.5%
2024 20.57 2068th 2546 18.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Keppel Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.39 1418th 2273 37.6%
2019 36.38 1422nd 2407 40.9%
2022 40.83 1313th 2527 48.0%
2023 40.72 1321st 2558 48.4%
2024 32.15 1597th 2547 37.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Keppel Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.73 1115th 2072 46.2%
2019 45.47 1076th 2213 51.4%
2022 52.14 932nd 2359 60.5%
2023 51.70 938th 2391 60.8%
2024 30.84 1620th 2383 32.0%
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Rank History for White students at Keppel Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.73 1201st 1496 19.7%
2019 28.99 1150th 1602 28.2%
2022 32.93 1046th 1555 32.7%
2023 45.11 834th 1552 46.3%
2024 17.25 1296th 1535 15.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Keppel Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 330 53 0 127 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1989 309 80 9 137 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1990 271 57 8 142 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1991 242 56 12 171 6 n/a n/a 0 487
1992 246 45 10 169 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1993 269 47 11 177 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1994 264 40 8 192 2 n/a n/a 0 506
1995 227 49 9 179 3 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 227 49 9 179 3 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 204 52 11 193 5 n/a n/a 0 465
1998 208 60 6 214 7 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 241 65 4 202 6 n/a n/a 0 518
2000 236 72 6 202 9 n/a n/a 0 525
2001 220 62 4 235 4 n/a n/a 0 525
2002 225 56 8 293 7 n/a n/a 0 589
2003 225 56 8 293 7 n/a n/a 0 589
2004 231 48 8 318 6 n/a n/a 0 611
2005 238 46 11 322 2 n/a n/a 2 621
2006 211 55 7 358 4 n/a n/a 0 635
2007 157 47 9 350 3 n/a n/a 11 577
2008 125 40 5 374 4 n/a n/a 0 548
2009 117 39 6 393 5 0 15 0 575
2010 83 40 7 400 4 0 2 0 536
2011 58 31 6 339 3 0 2 0 439
2012 56 19 2 260 1 1 4 0 343
2013 50 24 3 269 1 2 5 0 354
2014 42 22 1 299 1 0 6 0 371
2015 48 16 4 309 1 0 2 0 380
2016 36 18 2 299 2 1 3 0 361
2017 46 10 2 275 1 1 5 0 340
2018 46 9 2 266 1 0 6 0 330
2019 44 12 2 226 1 0 8 0 293
2020 52 7 1 202 0 0 6 0 268
2021 44 6 2 157 0 0 5 0 214
2022 46 8 0 154 0 0 4 0 212
2023 43 7 0 181 0 0 2 0 233
2024 28 2 0 193 0 0 2 0 225

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Keppel Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 510 18.0 28.3 n/a
1989 535 21.6 24.7 n/a
1990 478 19.9 24.0 n/a
1991 487 20.0 24.3 n/a
1992 470 20.3 23.1 48.7
1993 504 17.5 28.8 43.8
1994 506 18.5 27.4 18.2
1995 467 17.5 26.7 64.5
1996 467 17.5 26.7 64.5
1997 465 18.5 25.1 59.6
1998 495 18.0 27.5 65.7
1999 518 21.6 24.0 63.9
2000 525 23.0 22.8 65.1
2001 525 22.0 23.9 69
2002 589 23.0 25.6 56.9
2003 589 23.0 25.6 56.9
2004 611 23.0 26.6 62
2005 621 24.0 25.9 67.9
2006 635 25.0 25.4 65.8
2007 577 23.0 25.1 68
2008 548 25.0 21.9 80.7
2009 575 20.0 26.1 75.3
2010 536 21.0 25.5 64.7
2011 439 n/a n/a 80.6
2012 343 12.0 28.5 n/a
2013 354 12.0 29.5 78.2
2014 371 12.0 30.9 80.6
2015 380 12.0 31.6 76.6
2016 361 12.0 30.0 81.2
2017 340 12.0 28.3 79.1
2018 330 11.0 30.0 87.9
2019 293 11.0 26.6 84
2020 268 n/a n/a 75.4
2021 214 7.0 30.5 79.4
2022 212 8.1 25.9 79.2
2023 233 8.1 28.5 68.2
2024 225 7.5 30.0 75.1

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 Keppel Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 510 18.0 28.3 n/a
1989 535 21.6 24.7 n/a
1990 478 19.9 24.0 n/a
1991 487 20.0 24.3 n/a
1992 470 20.3 23.1 48.7
1993 504 17.5 28.8 43.8
1994 506 18.5 27.4 18.2
1995 467 17.5 26.7 64.5
1996 467 17.5 26.7 64.5
1997 465 18.5 25.1 59.6
1998 495 18.0 27.5 65.7
1999 518 21.6 24.0 63.9
2000 525 23.0 22.8 65.1
2001 525 22.0 23.9 69
2002 589 23.0 25.6 56.9
2003 589 23.0 25.6 56.9
2004 611 23.0 26.6 62
2005 621 24.0 25.9 67.9
2006 635 25.0 25.4 65.8
2007 577 23.0 25.1 68
2008 548 25.0 21.9 80.7
2009 575 20.0 26.1 75.3
2010 536 21.0 25.5 64.7
2011 439 n/a n/a 80.6
2012 343 12.0 28.5 n/a
2013 354 12.0 29.5 78.2
2014 371 12.0 30.9 80.6
2015 380 12.0 31.6 76.6
2016 361 12.0 30.0 81.2
2017 340 12.0 28.3 79.1
2018 330 11.0 30.0 87.9
2019 293 11.0 26.6 84
2020 268 n/a n/a 75.4
2021 214 7.0 30.5 79.4
2022 212 8.1 25.9 79.2
2023 233 8.1 28.5 68.2
2024 225 7.5 30.0 75.1

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 Keppel 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 1670th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1373rd of 2802 Middle schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Keppel Academy)51.254.6
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Keppel Union Elementary)31.923.7
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Keppel Academy)24.425
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Keppel Union Elementary)2112.4
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Keppel Academy)24.427.3
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Keppel Union Elementary)15.914.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Keppel Academy)43.833.9
 9.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Keppel Union Elementary)27.721.8
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Keppel Academy)18.815.3
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Keppel Union Elementary)17.712.7
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Keppel Academy)55.647.4
 8.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Keppel Union Elementary)3929.9
 9.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Keppel Academy)19.321.1
 1.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Keppel Union Elementary)22.111.9
 10.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Keppel Academy)35.259.4
 24.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Keppel Union Elementary)33.332.3
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Keppel Academy)22.720.3
 2.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Keppel Union Elementary)19.812.4
 7.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Keppel Academy)19.323.8
 4.5%
   8th Grade Science (Keppel Union Elementary)12.913.1
 0.3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students293233
 20.5%
African American127
 41.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic226181
 19.9%
Pacific Islander00
White4443
 2.3%
Two or More Races82
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84%68.2%
 15.7%


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Keppel Academy ranks 2055th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Keppel Academy are 86% Hispanic, 12% White.

Students who attend Keppel Academy usually go on to attend Littlerock High

In the 2023-24 school year, 225 students attended Keppel Academy.


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