Summary:
The KIPP Academy of Innovation, the sole middle school in the KIPP Academy of Innovation District in California, is facing significant challenges in academic performance, student engagement, and socioeconomic factors. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past three years, dropping from 1038 out of 2740 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1704 out of 2777 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger rating from 3 stars to 2 stars.
KIPP Academy of Innovation's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently well below the state averages across all grade levels and end-of-course assessments, indicating that students are struggling to meet grade-level standards. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 30.6%, which can have a significant impact on student learning and academic achievement. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 89.54% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
The school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 24.1 may also be contributing to the academic challenges, as larger class sizes can make it more difficult for teachers to provide individualized attention and support to students. Overall, the data suggests that KIPP Academy of Innovation is facing significant challenges that require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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