KIPP Heartwood Academy

Summary:

KIPP Heartwood Academy is a high-performing public charter middle school serving 415 students in grades 5-8 in San Jose, California. The school is part of the KIPP Heartwood Academy District, which is ranked 86 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

KIPP Heartwood Academy consistently outperforms the state average on Smarter Balanced Assessments, with 68.89% proficiency in English Language Arts and 65.93% proficiency in Math in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school also excels in science, with 53.57% proficiency on the CAST exam, significantly higher than the state's 30.7%. KIPP Heartwood Academy's strong performance extends to its diverse student population, ranking in the top 100 California middle schools for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, female students, and low socioeconomic status students.

Compared to nearby charter schools, such as Sunrise Middle, ACE Inspire Academy, and ACE Esperanza Middle, KIPP Heartwood Academy significantly outperforms them in academic achievement. The school also outperforms nearby district schools in the Alum Rock Union Elementary district. With a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.2% and a student-teacher ratio of 15.7, KIPP Heartwood Academy's consistent high performance and supportive environment make it a standout educational institution in the San Jose area.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

1250 South King Rd.
San Jose, CA 95122-2146

(408) 926-5477

District: KIPP Heartwood Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
232^nd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 415

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

69.6%

Asian:

28.2%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Heartwood Academy ranks better than 91.6% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.79. (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 Heartwood Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Heartwood Academy 232^nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See KIPP Heartwood Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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KIPP Heartwood Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Heartwood Academy District 86^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP Heartwood Academy

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Heartwood Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	79.46	497^th	2715	81.7%
2021	72.57	198^th	894	77.9%
2022	83.90	404^th	2740	85.3%
2023	92.99	205^th	2802	92.7%
2024	91.79	232^nd	2777	91.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Heartwood Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	46.98	493^rd	1442	65.8%
2021	95.66	9^th	363	97.5%
2022	81.08	107^th	1540	93.1%
2023	82.43	97^th	1529	93.7%
2024	94.01	36^th	1477	97.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Heartwood Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	87.86	173^rd	2369	92.7%
2021	87.32	46^th	721	93.6%
2022	93.64	93^rd	2458	96.2%
2023	96.98	58^th	2549	97.7%
2024	96.02	78^th	2575	97.0%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Heartwood Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	84.56	331^st	2380	86.1%
2021	74.29	156^th	738	78.9%
2022	86.13	317^th	2509	87.4%
2023	93.73	163^rd	2547	93.6%
2024	93.22	176^th	2546	93.1%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Heartwood Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	70.37	607^th	2407	74.8%
2021	68.56	197^th	763	74.2%
2022	79.40	448^th	2527	82.3%
2023	89.69	255^th	2558	90.0%
2024	86.86	311^th	2547	87.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at KIPP Heartwood Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	70.75	240^th	745	67.8%
2022	74.59	181^st	733	75.3%
2023	85.01	47^th	718	93.5%
2024	81.42	93^rd	741	87.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Heartwood Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	83.83	231^st	2213	89.6%
2022	88.87	152^nd	2359	93.6%
2023	94.28	84^th	2391	96.5%
2024	93.94	91^st	2383	96.2%

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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 Heartwood Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	5	2	84	317	0	6	1	415
2020	5	3	92	309	0	1	5	415
2021	4	4	83	321	0	1	10	423
2022	2	0	102	310	1	1	11	427
2023	2	1	117	289	1	0	5	415

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 Heartwood Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	415	17.5	23.7	83.9
2020	415	n/a	n/a	77.1
2021	423	21.0	20.1	75.4
2022	427	25.0	17.0	77
2023	415	26.4	15.7	70.4

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 Heartwood Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	415	17.5	23.7	83.9
2020	415	n/a	n/a	77.1
2021	423	21.0	20.1	75.4
2022	427	25.0	17.0	77
2023	415	26.4	15.7	70.4

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 Heartwood Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 497^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 205^th of 2802 Middle schools	11%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Heartwood Academy)	69.9	71.3	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.7	46.7	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Heartwood Academy)	77.7	63	14.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (California)	38	33.4	4.6%
5th Grade Science (KIPP Heartwood Academy)	42.7	52.8	10.1%
5th Grade Science (California)	31.7	31.9	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Heartwood Academy)	48.1	68.9	20.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Heartwood Academy)	57.7	68	10.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Heartwood Academy)	48.5	64.2	15.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Heartwood Academy)	58.8	63.2	4.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Heartwood Academy)	73.7	75.5	1.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Heartwood Academy)	73.7	69.2	4.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (KIPP Heartwood Academy)	50.5	54.3	3.8%
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	415	415
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	84	117	39.3%
Hispanic	317	289	8.8%
Pacific Islander	6	0	100%
White	5	2	60%
Two or More Races	1	5	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.9%	70.4%	13.5%

Schools Near KIPP Heartwood Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	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 Heartwood Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1250 South King Rd.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	KIPP Heartwood Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 926-5477	415	26	15.7	70.4%	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	289 (69.6%)	117 (28.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	91.8	232^nd of 2777 public middle schools	91.6%		93	205^th of 2802 public middle schools	92.7%	27	56.4	50.5	53.6	68.3	74.5	68.0	64.2	68.9	65.4	60.4	69.9	68.4	65.9
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1250 South King Rd.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 251-5600	395	16	23.9	78.7%	9 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	292 (73.9%)	91 (23.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	79.1	498^th of 2777 public middle schools	82.1%		82.5	427^th of 2802 public middle schools	84.8%	71	44.2	56.7	50.3	62.5	60.4	51.0	72.2	61.4	52.9	40.6	37.0	78.4	52.0
Renaissance Academy	Public	6-8	1720 Hopkins Dr.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	Alum Rock Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 928-1950	366	20	18.1	79.0%	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	288 (78.7%)	72 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	33.5	1683^rd of 2777 public middle schools	39.4%		26.2	1984^th of 2802 public middle schools	29.2%	301		19.9	19.9		37.6	34.2	29.4	33.6		26.7	22.6	22.1	23.8	$12,406
ACE Empower Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	625 South Sunset Ave.	San Jose	95116	Santa Clara County	ACE Empower Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 729-3920	191	8	24.5	84.8%	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	188 (98.4%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.8	2634^th of 2777 public middle schools	5.1%		16.4	2450^th of 2802 public middle schools	12.6%	184	0.0	2.0	1.4	0.0	10.6	12.5	13.7	10.9	0.0	9.0	5.8	17.7	9.5
ACE Esperanza Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	1665 Santee Dr.	San Jose	95112	Santa Clara County	ACE Esperanza Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 729-3420	221	9	24.2	80.1%	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	207 (93.7%)	8 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	15.8	2437^th of 2777 public middle schools	12.2%		24.4	2083^rd of 2802 public middle schools	25.7%	354	18.5	8.1	11.2	23.1	27.3	19.8	23.8	23.1	18.5	13.3	13.1	7.9	12.4
Bridges Academy	Public	7-8	1702 Mclaughlin Ave.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	Franklin-McKinley Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 283-6400	287	19	14.8	72.5%	6 (2.1%)	3 (1.0%)	213 (74.2%)	64 (22.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22.2	2158^th of 2777 public middle schools	22.3%		18.9	2337^th of 2802 public middle schools	16.6%	179		14.1	14.1			17.3	32.3	24.3			11.6	22.5	16.7
Renaissance at Mathson	Public	6-8	2050 Kammerer Ave.	San Jose	95116	Santa Clara County	Alum Rock Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 928-6800	351	21	17.1	82.3%	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	289 (82.3%)	46 (13.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	5 (1.4%)	19.8	2263^rd of 2777 public middle schools	18.5%		19.4	2305^th of 2802 public middle schools	17.7%	42		16.7	16.7		17.2	25.8	25.4	23.2		9.4	17.5	15.0	14.1	$13,323
College Connection Academy	Public	7-8	1855 Lucretia Ave.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	Franklin-McKinley Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 347-4827	199	11	17.7	31.2%	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	61 (30.7%)	129 (64.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	88.3	310^th of 2777 public middle schools	88.8%		89.7	283^rd of 2802 public middle schools	89.9%	27		40.8	40.8			77.8	68.0	72.8			59.6	54.4	56.9
Ocala Middle	Public	6-8	2800 Ocala Ave.	San Jose	95148	Santa Clara County	Alum Rock Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 928-8350	381	23	16.5	79.5%	8 (2.1%)	7 (1.8%)	289 (75.9%)	70 (18.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	27.5	1917^th of 2777 public middle schools	31.0%		25.8	2009^th of 2802 public middle schools	28.3%	92		17.2	17.2		32.8	27.4	40.8	33.6		21.7	9.4	17.2	16.1	$14,446
Sunrise Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	1149 East Julian St.	San Jose	95116	Santa Clara County	Sunrise Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 659-4785	308	14	21.7	80.2%	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	290 (94.2%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	33.9	1672^nd of 2777 public middle schools	39.8%		37.3	1550^th of 2802 public middle schools	44.7%	122	4.2	10.1	9.1	29.2	30.5	37.8	29.6	32.0	20.8	24.7	24.1	35.3	28.3

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Is KIPP Heartwood Academy a good school?

Yes. KIPP Heartwood Academy ranks in the top 8.4% of California middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Heartwood Academy?

Students at KIPP Heartwood Academy are 70% Hispanic, 28% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend KIPP Heartwood Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 415 students attended KIPP Heartwood Academy.

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