Is KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School a good school?

KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 11.9% of Georgia middle schools.

How many students attend KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 395 students attended KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School?

Students at KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School are 98% African American.

KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School

Summary:

KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School is a middle school located in Atlanta, Georgia, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 392 students. The school is part of the Atlanta Public Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

KIPP WAYS Academy consistently underperforms compared to the Atlanta Public Schools district and the state of Georgia in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 13.4% to 21.3%, compared to 31.3% to 41.9% for Atlanta Public Schools and 39.8% to 48.2% for the state. The school's performance in Mathematics is even more concerning, with proficiency rates ranging from 5.2% to 21.5%, compared to 23.7% to 32.6% for Atlanta Public Schools and 34.7% to 41% for the state. KIPP WAYS Academy's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 125 out of 521 Georgia middle schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 541 out of 542 in 2020-2021. The school's current ranking for the 2023-2024 school year is 518 out of 588 Georgia middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The challenges faced by KIPP WAYS Academy appear to be systemic within the Atlanta Public Schools district, as evidenced by the poor performance of nearby schools such as Judson Price Middle School, Jean Childs Young Middle School, and John Lewis Invictus Academy. However, the success of Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle, a public charter school within the same district, suggests that high-performing schools can exist within the same district, indicating the potential for improvement at KIPP WAYS Academy.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

350 Temple St NW
Atlanta, GA 30314

(404) 475-1941

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
518^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,631

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 395

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.2%

Hispanic:

0.5%

Two or more races:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School ranks worse than 88.1% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 7^th among 14 ranked middle schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.2%), Hispanic (0.5%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School is 12.7. 9 middle schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School is $12,631. 11 middle schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School 518^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

Atlanta Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlanta Public Schools 149^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	73.36	89^th	420	78.8%
2007	79.08	55^th	445	87.6%
2008	84.46	38^th	462	91.8%
2009	82.71	44^th	466	90.6%
2010	84.04	36^th	494	92.7%
2011	72.26	126^th	504	75.0%
2012	76.69	93^rd	508	81.7%
2013	75.28	103^rd	527	80.5%
2014	72.46	125^th	521	76.0%
2015	64.24	165^th	537	69.3%
2016	62.32	170^th	545	68.8%
2017	41.24	317^th	539	41.2%
2018	49.33	258^th	543	52.5%
2019	40.43	329^th	559	41.1%
2021	6.10	541^st	542	0.2%
2022	24.25	426^th	567	24.9%
2023	15.13	509^th	577	11.8%
2024	14.71	518^th	588	11.9%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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33%

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Reviews:

by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, September 3, 2015

I am in the process now during this present school year of removing my child from this school. It's a penal colony with NO social order for the students. The teachers are overly eager to penalize severely grade wise for the smallest infractions, and most of the times it's their error. C'mon, give an honor roll student an F because you misplaced or didn't file returned homework correctly. It seems to me they really cater to the less smart students who demand their attention and make them feel needed & the students of parents that flood the school with money. I truly believe my child is suffering and/or being overlooked because she's very smart, grasps things quickly, and don't require more than marginal teacher interaction. It's really only a great school on paper. My child has gone all day without talking to another student because of it's severely strict no socializing rules. I know it's about education, but allow them to socially bloom also. She came from a great public school that was unfortunately closed. I'm in search of a comparable one now. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, April 4, 2010

KIPP WAYS is a gem. The teachers are very passionate and believe that each child can learn. The instruction is full of rigor and the students have fun while learning. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 14, 2010

kippways teacher/student ratio in class is 22plus per class. All of the teachers are not certified. Although they hire within for leadership positions they are not always qualified. The average experience of educators and/or leaders is about 2-5years. Kipp Ways is not the same as it was when it first open. They are working below standards and the communication is awful. On paper Kipp is wonderful. Close Quote

Enrollment information for KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	0	81	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	81
2005	1	149	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
2006	0	218	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	219
2007	0	285	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	286
2008	0	317	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	319
2009	0	325	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	326
2010	0	327	0	0	0	0	1	0	328
2011	0	323	0	2	0	0	1	0	326
2012	0	333	0	1	0	0	2	0	336
2013	1	323	0	1	0	0	2	0	327
2014	0	326	0	1	0	0	2	0	329
2015	0	331	0	2	0	0	2	0	335
2016	0	321	0	3	0	0	2	0	326
2017	0	318	0	4	0	0	1	0	323
2018	0	351	0	6	0	0	2	0	359
2019	0	351	0	5	0	0	5	0	361
2020	0	380	0	5	0	0	3	0	388
2021	0	393	0	4	1	0	2	0	400
2022	0	376	0	3	1	0	2	0	382
2023	0	390	0	1	0	0	1	0	392
2024	1	388	0	2	1	1	2	0	395

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 KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	81	4.0	20.3	0
2005	152	8.0	19.0	0
2006	219	15.0	14.6	83.9
2007	286	20.0	14.3	79.3
2008	319	28.0	11.4	72.9
2009	326	24.0	13.6	71.1
2010	328	24.0	13.6	71.3
2011	326	26.0	12.5	78.8
2012	336	25.0	13.4	79.2
2013	327	30.0	10.9	83.5
2014	329	24.0	13.7	99.1
2015	335	21.0	15.9	100
2016	326	23.0	14.1	99.1
2017	323	24.1	13.4	100
2018	359	26.0	13.8	100
2019	361	25.0	14.4	100
2020	388	25.3	15.3	94.8
2021	400	30.4	13.1	95
2022	382	31.0	12.3	n/a
2023	392	30.0	13.0	100
2024	395	31.0	12.7	93.7

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 WAYS Academy Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	81	4.0	20.3	0
2005	152	8.0	19.0	0
2006	219	15.0	14.6	83.9
2007	286	20.0	14.3	79.3
2008	319	28.0	11.4	72.9
2009	326	24.0	13.6	71.1
2010	328	24.0	13.6	71.3
2011	326	26.0	12.5	78.8
2012	336	25.0	13.4	79.2
2013	327	30.0	10.9	83.5
2014	329	24.0	13.7	99.1
2015	335	21.0	15.9	100
2016	326	23.0	14.1	99.1
2017	323	24.1	13.4	100
2018	359	26.0	13.8	100
2019	361	25.0	14.4	100
2020	388	25.3	15.3	94.8
2021	400	30.4	13.1	95
2022	382	31.0	12.3	n/a
2023	392	30.0	13.0	100
2024	395	31.0	12.7	93.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$924 (7.2%)	$11,840 (92.8%)	$12,765
2018	$1,084 (8.7%)	$11,330 (91.3%)	$12,413
2019	$962 (7.6%)	$11,669 (92.4%)	$12,630

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 329^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 509^th of 577 Middle schools	29.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School)	34.5	19.4	15.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	38.7	35.9	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School)	26.4	19.4	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	33.7	29.5	4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School)	55.2	18.6	36.6%
5th Grade Science (Atlanta Public Schools)	37.7	29.7	8%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School)	41.4	10	31.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	38.6	31.6	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School)	27.6	4	23.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	27.5	20.3	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School)	30	18.4	11.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	31.7	32.1	0.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School)	21.1	3.4	17.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	31.2	23.1	8.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School)	36.8	18.9	17.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	39.9	31.6	8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School)	27.6	14.7	12.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	24.3	24.9	0.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School)	51.3	22.3	29%
8th Grade Science (Atlanta Public Schools)	28.6	21.6	7%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School)	28.9	4.2	24.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Atlanta Public Schools)	33.9	24	9.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	361	392	8.6%
African American	351	390	11.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	1	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	5	1	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	350 Temple St NW	Atlanta	30314	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 475-1941	395	31	12.7	93.7%	1 (0.3%)	388 (98.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	14.7	518^th of 588 public middle schools	11.9%		15.1	509^th of 577 public middle schools	11.8%	9			18.3	21.3	13.4	20.7	21.5	10.1	5.2	20.7	15.1	13.4	13.4	$12,631	$962	$11,669
John Lewis Invictus Academy	Public	6-8	1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-6149	738	65	11.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	669 (90.7%)	64 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	7.8	569^th of 588 public middle schools	3.2%		11.6	540^th of 577 public middle schools	6.4%	29	34.8	38.1		7.6	10.9	12.8		5.1	4.7	4.8		2.7	12.2	$14,191	$1,036	$13,155
Kipp Strive Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	1444 Lucile Ave SW	Atlanta	30310	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 753-1530	406	28	14.5	74.1%	1 (0.2%)	395 (97.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	34.3	375^th of 588 public middle schools	36.2%		34.5	376^th of 577 public middle schools	34.8%	1			38.6	38.5	23.1	42.2	14.9	13.5	15.4	25.6	21.8	16.7	40.0	$13,924	$826	$13,098
Herman J. Russell West End Academy	Public	6-8	765 Peeples St SW	Atlanta	30310	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-6800	366	36	10.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	349 (95.4%)	9 (2.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	13.6	525^th of 588 public middle schools	10.7%		17.2	489^th of 577 public middle schools	15.3%	36				20.0	14.4	22.3		8.0	8.5	14.9		13.4	8.3	$17,160	$1,222	$15,938
Martin L. King Junior Middle School	Public	6-8	545 Hill St SE	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5400	801	58	13.8	93.0%	117 (14.6%)	597 (74.5%)	53 (6.6%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.5%)	23.1	453^rd of 588 public middle schools	23.0%		27.8	418^th of 577 public middle schools	27.6%	35	85.0			31.6	26.2	29.2		17.1	20.1	20.5		6.5	14.0	$15,709	$1,355	$14,354
Atlanta SMART Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	2636 Martin Luther King Jr Dr	Atlanta	30311	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(706) 432-1773	213	19	11.5	88.3%	1 (0.5%)	200 (93.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	27.5	423^rd of 588 public middle schools	28.1%		23.4	448^th of 577 public middle schools	22.4%	25			19.0	22.4	30.5	47.5	9.5	8.6	15.3	27.9	28.6	11.5	18.0
David T Howard Middle School	Public	6-8	551 John Wesley Dobbs	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-3200	1,056	79	13.3	26.7%	491 (46.5%)	332 (31.4%)	114 (10.8%)	27 (2.6%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	87 (8.2%)	91.3	51^st of 588 public middle schools	91.3%		88.3	58^th of 577 public middle schools	89.9%	7	99.1			66.7	67.2	73.1		59.8	65.2	62.6		36.1	59.4	$13,223	$401	$12,823
Sylvan Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	1461 Sylvan Rd SW	Atlanta	30310	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-6203	430	35	12.1	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	416 (96.7%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14	520^th of 588 public middle schools	11.6%		20	466^th of 577 public middle schools	19.2%	54	100.0			17.7	9.3	23.4		11.5	7.3	19.9		7.4	16.9	$15,982	$1,212	$14,770
Judson Price Middle School	Public	6-8	1670 Benjamin Weldon Bickers	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-6300	271	24	11.2	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	262 (96.7%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13	535^th of 588 public middle schools	9.0%		8.9	557^th of 577 public middle schools	3.5%	22	23.8			10.3	14.8	17.8		6.3	3.7	24.4		14.4	7.8	$15,476	$695	$14,781
Jean Childs Young Middle School	Public	6-8	3116 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW	Atlanta	30311	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5900	656	61	10.7	97.3%	0 (0.0%)	591 (90.1%)	56 (8.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	12.6	539^th of 588 public middle schools	8.3%		14.6	515^th of 577 public middle schools	10.7%	24	34.1			15.8	15.6	19.6		10.2	13.8	11.5		8.7	9.2	$16,178	$1,273	$14,905

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