KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

Summary:

KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS is a high-performing public charter middle school in Washington, DC, serving 395 students in grades 5-8 with a predominantly African American student body. This school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the District of Columbia, with strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, and a focus on providing a well-resourced educational environment for its students.

KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS outperforms many nearby middle schools, such as Eliot-Hine Middle School, which has lower rankings and proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, some nearby schools, like Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle and Two Rivers PCS - Young Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a competitive landscape for high-performing middle schools in the area. KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS's student population is significantly less diverse than some nearby schools, with over 97% of students identifying as African American.

The school's investment in resources, as evidenced by its high spending per student (ranging from $19,940 to $25,153 per year) and low student-teacher ratio (11.5 to 14.1 students per teacher), may contribute to its success. KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS is part of the KIPP DC Public Charter Schools district, which is ranked 38 out of 47 districts in the District of Columbia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

 4801 Benning Road SE
       Washington, DC  20019


(202) 582-5477

District: KIPP Dc Pcs

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 70 District Of Columbia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,833 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  409

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.1%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Compare Details KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS ranks better than 67.1% of middle schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks first among 6 ranked middle schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.1%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (0.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS is 12.6. 4 middle schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS is $21,833, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS 23rd of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:


KIPP Dc Pcs:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Dc Pcs 38th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

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Rank History for all students at KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 92.84 5th 56 91.1%
2011 93.32 5th 57 91.2%
2012 92.45 6th 57 89.5%
2014 87.97 6th 57 89.5%
2015 77.49 7th 49 85.7%
2016 78.69 6th 48 87.5%
2017 78.12 9th 56 83.9%
2018 78.47 12th 72 83.3%
2019 76.49 14th 75 81.3%
2022 38.67 28th 59 52.5%
2023 47.42 30th 69 56.5%
2024 56.78 23rd 70 67.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.91 19th 29 34.5%
2019 55.71 10th 32 68.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.20 20th 44 54.5%
2024 70.76 9th 49 81.6%
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Rank History for Female students at KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.08 10th 53 81.1%
2019 76.93 11th 52 78.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.99 3rd 46 93.5%
2019 80.45 5th 50 90.0%
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Rank History for Male students at KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.76 12th 49 75.5%
2019 69.87 13th 53 75.5%
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Rank History for African American students at KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.84 8th 55 85.5%
2019 82.63 7th 55 87.3%
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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent 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.

KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS Test Scores
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Enrollment information for KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 0 160 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2003 0 160 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2004 0 242 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2005 2 317 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2006 3 403 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2007 0 485 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2008 2 324 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2009 2 325 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2010 2 326 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2011 2 415 0 0 0 0 0 0 417
2012 0 419 0 0 0 0 0 0 419
2013 0 315 0 3 0 0 9 0 327
2014 0 328 0 4 1 0 1 0 334
2015 0 332 0 2 0 0 0 0 334
2016 3 337 0 1 0 0 0 0 341
2017 0 332 0 5 0 0 0 0 337
2018 0 329 0 9 0 0 0 0 338
2019 0 327 0 10 0 0 0 0 337
2020 0 343 0 12 0 0 0 0 355
2021 0 343 0 10 0 0 0 0 353
2022 0 369 0 10 0 0 0 0 379
2023 0 384 0 11 0 0 0 0 395
2024 0 389 0 19 0 0 1 0 409

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 DC - KEY Academy PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 160 n/a n/a 81.9
2003 160 n/a n/a 81.9
2004 242 26.0 9.3 n/a
2005 320 13.0 24.6 79.7
2006 410 24.0 17.1 56.1
2007 486 34.0 14.3 14
2008 329 22.0 15.0 n/a
2009 327 n/a n/a 88.4
2010 328 22.0 14.9 62.2
2011 417 30.0 13.9 77.5
2012 419 28.0 14.9 80
2013 327 25.0 13.0 81
2014 334 23.5 14.2 99.1
2015 334 26.0 12.8 99.1
2016 341 24.0 14.2 99.1
2017 337 29.5 11.4 n/a
2018 338 23.0 14.6 n/a
2019 337 26.5 12.6 n/a
2020 355 28.2 12.5 n/a
2021 353 28.0 12.5 n/a
2022 379 32.7 11.5 n/a
2023 395 27.9 14.1 n/a
2024 409 32.4 12.6 n/a

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 DC - KEY Academy PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 160 n/a n/a 81.9
2003 160 n/a n/a 81.9
2004 242 26.0 9.3 n/a
2005 320 13.0 24.6 79.7
2006 410 24.0 17.1 56.1
2007 486 34.0 14.3 14
2008 329 22.0 15.0 n/a
2009 327 n/a n/a 88.4
2010 328 22.0 14.9 62.2
2011 417 30.0 13.9 77.5
2012 419 28.0 14.9 80
2013 327 25.0 13.0 81
2014 334 23.5 14.2 99.1
2015 334 26.0 12.8 99.1
2016 341 24.0 14.2 99.1
2017 337 29.5 11.4 n/a
2018 338 23.0 14.6 n/a
2019 337 26.5 12.6 n/a
2020 355 28.2 12.5 n/a
2021 353 28.0 12.5 n/a
2022 379 32.7 11.5 n/a
2023 395 27.9 14.1 n/a
2024 409 32.4 12.6 n/a

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,057 (10.7%) $17,208 (89.3%) $19,265
2020 $2,250 (10.7%) $18,742 (89.3%) $20,992
2021 $2,077 (10.4%) $17,864 (89.6%) $19,940
2022 $6,634 (26.4%) $18,519 (73.6%) $25,153
2023 $3,293 (15.1%) $18,540 (84.9%) $21,833

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

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 14th of 75 Middle schoolsRanks 30th of 69 Middle schools
 24.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS)37.916.7
 21.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)33.615.6
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS)32.213.7
 18.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)3011.7
 18.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS)23.420
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)20.310.3
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)23.320.2
 3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS)38.318.1
 20.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)31.610.6
 21%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)36.531.4
 5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS)33.321.3
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)26.314.3
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)26.220
 6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS)70.128.7
 41.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)47.626
 21.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)4439
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS)38.711.7
 27%
   8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)30.512.7
 17.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)1711.4
 5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS)42.731.6
 11.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)37.528.1
 9.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)39.638.7
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students337395
 17.2%
African American327384
 17.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1011
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00


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In the 2023-24 school year, 409 students attended KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS.

KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS ranks 23rd of 70 District Of Columbia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS are 95% African American, 5% Hispanic.


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