KIPP Sol Academy

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KIPP Sol Academy ranks 1962 nd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

KIPP Sol Academy is a public charter middle school located in Los Angeles, CA, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 494 students. The school is part of the KIPP Sol Academy District, which is ranked 1199 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

KIPP Sol Academy is underperforming academically compared to both nearby charter and traditional public schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments, is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 24.2% of KIPP Sol Academy students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 47.04% statewide. In Mathematics, only 17.31% were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 35.54%. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 405 out of 2715 California middle schools in 2018-2019 to 1962 out of 2777 in 2023-2024.

KIPP Sol Academy's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 29.7% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average. In comparison, nearby charter schools like KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory and Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle significantly outperform KIPP Sol Academy across all academic measures. Additionally, some nearby traditional public schools, such as Eastmont Intermediate and Macy Intermediate, also outperform KIPP Sol Academy.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

4800 East Cesar Chavez Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022-1307

(323) 800-5220

District: KIPP Sol Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1962^nd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 26.0

Number of students: 494

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.2%

Two or more races:

0.6%

White:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.68. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Sol Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Sol Academy 1962^nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See KIPP Sol Academy in the ranking list.)

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KIPP Sol Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Sol Academy District 1199^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP Sol Academy

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Sol Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	83.21	405^th	2715	85.1%
2022	46.56	1265^th	2740	53.8%
2023	40.70	1435^th	2802	48.8%
2024	26.68	1962^nd	2777	29.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at KIPP Sol Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	66.01	233^rd	1442	83.8%
2022	34.28	1008^th	1540	34.5%
2023	56.46	331^st	1529	78.4%
2024	37.28	833^rd	1477	43.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP Sol Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.83	598^th	1538	61.1%
2024	26.22	1226^th	1550	20.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	94.96	68^th	2369	97.1%
2022	58.55	769^th	2458	68.7%
2023	51.39	981^st	2549	61.5%
2024	32.59	1670^th	2575	35.1%

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Rank History for Female students at KIPP Sol Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	84.59	330^th	2380	86.1%
2022	47.07	1143^rd	2509	54.4%
2023	37.23	1415^th	2547	44.4%
2024	25.89	1856^th	2546	27.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at KIPP Sol Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	45.71	632^nd	1491	57.6%
2022	39.39	781^st	1531	49.0%

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Rank History for Male students at KIPP Sol Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	77.88	468^th	2407	80.6%
2022	44.83	1191^st	2527	52.9%
2023	43.62	1244^th	2558	51.4%
2024	27.36	1782^nd	2547	30.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at KIPP Sol Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	94.96	67^th	2213	97.0%
2022	62.55	656^th	2359	72.2%
2023	55.95	820^th	2391	65.7%
2024	37.22	1394^th	2383	41.5%

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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 Sol Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2019	0	3	499	4	506
2020	0	2	496	5	503
2021	0	1	511	1	513
2022	0	1	499	1	501
2023	1	0	490	3	494

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 Sol Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	506	23.4	21.5	88.7
2020	503	n/a	n/a	87.9
2021	513	20.5	25.0	85.6
2022	501	22.0	22.7	83.2
2023	494	18.9	26.0	83

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 Sol Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	506	23.4	21.5	88.7
2020	503	n/a	n/a	87.9
2021	513	20.5	25.0	85.6
2022	501	22.0	22.7	83.2
2023	494	18.9	26.0	83

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 Sol 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 405^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 1435^th of 2802 Middle schools	36.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Sol Academy)	64.8	34.5	30.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.7	46.7	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Sol Academy)	45	18.5	26.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (California)	38	33.4	4.6%
5th Grade Science (KIPP Sol Academy)	39.5	18.5	21%
5th Grade Science (California)	31.7	31.9	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Sol Academy)	64.3	35	29.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Sol Academy)	60.5	24.8	35.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Sol Academy)	65	46.6	18.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Sol Academy)	52.1	26.7	25.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (KIPP Sol Academy)	70.4	44.4	26.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Sol Academy)	67	19.1	47.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (KIPP Sol Academy)	43.5	19.1	24.4%
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	506	494	2.4%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	499	490	1.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.7%	83%	5.7%

Schools Near KIPP Sol Academy

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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 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	494	19	26.0	83.0%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	490 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	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
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	306	17	17.7	94.8%	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	304 (99.3%)	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
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	1,189	63	18.8	93.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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
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	38	18.9	96.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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
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	255	12	21.6	95.3%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	241 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)	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	407	19	21.5	95.6%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	402 (98.8%)	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
Eastmont Intermediate	Public	6-8	400 North Bradshawe Ave.	Montebello	90640	Los Angeles County	Montebello Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 721-5133	618	31	19.8	73.6%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	601 (97.2%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	27.3	1926^th of 2777 public middle schools	30.6%		29.2	1844^th of 2802 public middle schools	34.2%	82						14.0	14.0		23.4	38.0	41.0	34.6		14.0	23.0	10.5	15.7	$5,556
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	459	19	24.1	89.5%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	452 (98.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	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	876	50	17.4	96.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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
Macy Intermediate	Public	6-8	2101 South Lupine Ave.	Monterey Park	91755	Los Angeles County	Montebello Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(323) 722-0260	526	31	17.1	63.5%	11 (2.1%)	4 (0.8%)	447 (85.0%)	58 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	59.1	904^th of 2777 public middle schools	67.4%		59.7	916^th of 2802 public middle schools	67.3%	12						28.4	28.4		46.9	61.3	48.5	52.2		36.7	30.6	33.5	33.7	$4,940

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Sol Academy

Is KIPP Sol Academy a good school?

KIPP Sol Academy ranks 1962^nd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend KIPP Sol Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 494 students attended KIPP Sol Academy.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Sol Academy?

Students at KIPP Sol Academy are 99% Hispanic.

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