KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

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

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:
23^rd of 70 District Of Columbia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,833

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 395

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.2%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.1%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (97.2%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS is 14.1, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the KIPP Dc Pcs School District! (See more...)

Compare KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS employs 27.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 23^rd 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 38^th 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
2010	92.84	5^th	56	91.1%
2011	93.32	5^th	57	91.2%
2012	92.45	6^th	57	89.5%
2014	87.97	6^th	57	89.5%
2015	77.49	7^th	49	85.7%
2016	78.69	6^th	48	87.5%
2017	78.12	9^th	56	83.9%
2018	78.47	12^th	72	83.3%
2019	76.49	14^th	75	81.3%
2022	38.67	28^th	59	52.5%
2023	47.42	30^th	69	56.5%
2024	56.78	23^rd	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	19^th	29	34.5%
2019	55.71	10^th	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	20^th	44	54.5%
2024	70.76	9^th	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	10^th	53	81.1%
2019	76.93	11^th	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	3^rd	46	93.5%
2019	80.45	5^th	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	12^th	49	75.5%
2019	69.87	13^th	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	8^th	55	85.5%
2019	82.63	7^th	55	87.3%

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Data source: test scores: 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.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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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	Total
2002	0	160	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	160
2003	0	160	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	160
2004	0	242	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	242
2005	2	317	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	320
2006	3	403	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	410
2007	0	485	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	486
2008	2	324	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	329
2009	2	325	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	327
2010	2	326	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	328
2011	2	415	0	0	0	0	0	417
2012	0	419	0	0	0	0	0	419
2013	0	315	0	3	0	0	9	327
2014	0	328	0	4	1	0	1	334
2015	0	332	0	2	0	0	0	334
2016	3	337	0	1	0	0	0	341
2017	0	332	0	5	0	0	0	337
2018	0	329	0	9	0	0	0	338
2019	0	327	0	10	0	0	0	337
2020	0	343	0	12	0	0	0	355
2021	0	343	0	10	0	0	0	353
2022	0	369	0	10	0	0	0	379
2023	0	384	0	11	0	0	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 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

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

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 DC - KEY Academy PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 14^th of 75 Middle schools	Ranks 30^th 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)	37.9	16.7	21.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)	33.6	15.6	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	32.4	25.4	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS)	32.2	13.7	18.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)	30	11.7	18.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	35.5	33.7	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS)	23.4	20	3.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)	20.3	10.3	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	23.3	20.2	3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS)	38.3	18.1	20.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)	31.6	10.6	21%
6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	36.5	31.4	5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS)	33.3	21.3	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)	26.3	14.3	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	26.2	20	6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS)	70.1	28.7	41.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)	47.6	26	21.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	44	39	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS)	38.7	11.7	27%
8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Dc Pcs)	30.5	12.7	17.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	17	11.4	5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS)	42.7	31.6	11.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Dc Pcs)	37.5	28.1	9.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	39.6	38.7	0.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	337	395	17.2%
African American	327	384	17.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	10	11	10%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)					DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)					DC CAPE Algebra I (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I 7th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	4801 Benning Road SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 582-5477	395	28	14.1		0 (0.0%)	384 (97.2%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.8	23^rd of 70 public middle schools	67.1%		47.4	30^th of 69 public middle schools	56.5%	7		15.1	23.8	33.7	25.6		16.0	23.1	23.9	31.4				$21,833	$3,293	$18,540
Kelly Miller Middle School	Public	6-8	301 49th St. NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 388-6870	351	35	10.0		2 (0.6%)	317 (90.3%)	32 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.2	61^st of 70 public middle schools	12.9%		25.1	60^th of 69 public middle schools	13.0%	1			16.9	17.2	16.4			7.0	6.9			4.5	4.5	$30,442	$4,286	$26,156
DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School	Public, Charter	4-8	100 41st Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	DC Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 396-3780	328	27	12.1		0 (0.0%)	307 (93.6%)	16 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	59.6	21^st of 70 public middle schools	70.0%		65.1	18^th of 69 public middle schools	73.9%	3	29.7	25.0	21.3	50.9	62.3	20.3	15.3	11.5	21.8			34.0	34.0	$23,762	$4,840	$18,922
KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	5300 Blaine Street NE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 398-6811	344	27	12.6		2 (0.6%)	338 (98.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.8	59^th of 70 public middle schools	15.7%		31.3	54^th of 69 public middle schools	21.7%	5		12.9	15.5	17.1	26.6		14.3	7.1	6.0	8.9				$24,732	$3,586	$21,145
Sousa Middle School	Public	6-8	3650 Ely Pl. SE	Washington	20019	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 729-3260	215	24	9.1		0 (0.0%)	201 (93.5%)	12 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	18.4	64^th of 70 public middle schools	8.6%		19	65^th of 69 public middle schools	5.8%	1			9.7	12.9	21.2			3.2	3.3				27.3	$38,916	$4,536	$34,380
Two Rivers PCS - Young Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	830 26th Street NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	Two Rivers PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 388-1360	276	27	10.1		40 (14.5%)	201 (72.8%)	21 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.1%)	51.7	26^th of 70 public middle schools	62.9%		65.3	16^th of 69 public middle schools	76.8%	10			31.0	30.6	43.5			10.3	9.6				43.9	$25,459	$1,638	$23,821
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle	Public, Charter	4-8	725 19th Street NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 572-1070	245	25	9.8		0 (0.0%)	239 (97.6%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	63.9	17^th of 70 public middle schools	75.7%		64.9	19^th of 69 public middle schools	72.5%	2	44.7	28.8	41.7	28.2	51.4	25.5	11.9	12.5	20.5	37.8				$27,739	$6,122	$21,616
Eliot-Hine Middle School	Public	6-8	1830 Constitution Ave. NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-5380	313	26	12.0		37 (11.8%)	259 (82.7%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	57.4	22^nd of 70 public middle schools	68.6%		56	23^rd of 69 public middle schools	66.7%	1			30.5	44.3	31.6			18.3	10.3		64.7	38.1	45.8	$29,736	$4,304	$25,432
Monument Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	500 19th Street NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	Monument Academy PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 545-3180	123	18	6.8		0 (0.0%)	119 (96.7%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	12.4	69^th of 70 public middle schools	1.4%		19.1	63^rd of 69 public middle schools	8.7%	6			8.0	3.2	3.1									$87,414	$7,643	$79,771
Kramer Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Q St. SE	Washington	20020	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-3150	203	26	7.8		0 (0.0%)	191 (94.1%)	11 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9.9	70^th of 70 public middle schools	0.0%		11.2	69^th of 69 public middle schools	0.0%	1			5.0	12.5	9.1				2.0	1.9				$40,913	$5,031	$35,883

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS

What is the racial makeup of KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS?

Students at KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS are 97% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Is KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS a good school?

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

What district is KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS in?

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How many students attend KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS?

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS.

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