KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy

Summary:

KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 808 students in grades K-8, with a predominantly African American student population.

Despite its high enrollment, KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy faces significant challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.7% to 61.3% in recent years, which is much higher than nearby schools like Central Riverside Elementary. Academically, KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy's performance on standardized tests is well below the Duval County and Florida state averages, with only 26% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 49% in Duval County and 55% statewide. As a result, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The challenges faced by KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy appear to be multifaceted, involving factors such as resource allocation, staffing, and the broader socioeconomic context of the student population. The school has seen a significant decrease in per-student spending, from $11,162 in 2019-2020 to $5,916 in 2022-2023, which may be impacting its ability to provide the necessary resources and support for its students. Additionally, the school has experienced fluctuations in its student-teacher ratio, from 55:1 in 2020-2021 to 21.2:1 in 2022-2023, which could be contributing to the instability in the school's performance. Addressing these issues will be crucial for KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy to improve its academic outcomes and provide a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1440 McDuff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254

(904) 683-6643

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
2200^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,916

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 808

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.5%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy ranks worse than 97.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 114^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.07. (See more...)

Compare Details KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy ranks worse than 87.5% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.46. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.5%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy is 21.2. 113 elementary schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy is $5,916. 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy 1047^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy in the ranking list.)

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2019	16.53	1927^th	2182	11.7%
2021	5.14	2209^th	2247	1.7%
2022	4.64	2188^th	2219	1.4%
2023	3.98	2211^th	2240	1.3%
2024	7.07	2200^th	2256	2.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2013	24.57	735^th	956	23.1%
2014	41.25	596^th	999	40.3%
2016	31.69	686^th	997	31.2%
2017	32.56	693^rd	1031	32.8%
2018	40.82	618^th	1035	40.3%
2019	37.90	706^th	1099	35.8%
2021	20.28	930^th	1136	18.1%
2023	12.18	1066^th	1177	9.4%
2024	15.46	1047^th	1196	12.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, May 15, 2017

Teachers say they are trying to help the kids pass, but yet they never pull through on makeup packets or grade recovery. Sometimes the teachers act as if they are on a child level by gossiping with the kids. Also I've heard administration talk down to the students like they are failures. Thats not acceptable. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, July 16, 2015

Be careful of this school! Your child will not learn about the vital curriculum necessary to move on to a good high school. This school has been investigated about its curriculum by Duval County Public Schools. For example, their civics class teaches the children about Lesbian, Gays, Transgender, and Bisexuals, Dirty Wars, and police brutality. They do not teach the children about how the government works and the constitution. My child came out of that school testing a year behind her actual grade. This school does NOT align with the KIPP Foundation. Teachers leave in a mass exodus every year and under the principal Warren Buck, the entire staff from 2013 has left. The band instructors that led the school to their superior rating have left as well. Another note, the promise your child will get into Paxon, Bolles, Episcopal, or Lee Early College is by no means accurate. At most, 5% of the students will achieve this goal. It is a better school than some alternatives, such as Eugene Butler but seriously, look at your child’s work on a daily basis! You cannot trust what they are putting in your child’s head. If you want your child indoctrinated, enroll them here. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, April 10, 2015

Best in the area...by FAR!! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, February 2, 2015

The school is a B in an area where all the other middle schools are Ds and Fs, so they must be doing something really right! Close Quote

Enrollment information for KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	3	88	0	0	0	0	1	92
2012	3	170	0	0	0	0	1	174
2013	4	257	0	2	0	1	5	269
2014	5	334	0	4	0	1	11	355
2015	4	340	1	8	0	1	12	366
2016	7	348	2	6	0	2	14	379
2017	6	269	1	4	0	1	8	289
2018	9	746	2	10	0	1	11	779
2019	25	1108	1	20	1	3	18	1176
2020	25	1228	3	33	3	2	29	1323
2021	23	1545	3	45	3	1	32	1652
2022	5	651	0	15	1	0	12	684
2023	17	739	0	26	1	3	22	808

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 V.O.I.C.E Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	92	6.0	15.3	75
2012	174	8.0	21.7	71.3
2013	269	18.0	14.9	64.3
2014	355	24.0	14.7	67.3
2015	366	22.0	16.6	18.9
2016	379	n/a	n/a	14.8
2017	289	n/a	n/a	70.9
2018	779	2.0	389.5	76.5
2019	1176	69.0	17.0	72.8
2020	1323	83.0	15.9	69.4
2021	1652	30.0	55.0	74.6
2022	684	41.0	16.6	79.8
2023	808	38.0	21.2	87.1

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 V.O.I.C.E Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	92	6.0	15.3	75
2012	174	8.0	21.7	71.3
2013	269	18.0	14.9	64.3
2014	355	24.0	14.7	67.3
2015	366	22.0	16.6	18.9
2016	379	n/a	n/a	14.8
2017	289	n/a	n/a	70.9
2018	779	2.0	389.5	76.5
2019	1176	69.0	17.0	72.8
2020	1323	83.0	15.9	69.4
2021	1652	30.0	55.0	74.6
2022	684	41.0	16.6	79.8
2023	808	38.0	21.2	87.1

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 V.O.I.C.E Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$809 (7.6%)	$9,867 (92.4%)	$10,676
2019	$635 (5.6%)	$10,729 (94.4%)	$11,365
2020	$735 (6.6%)	$10,427 (93.4%)	$11,162
2021	$809 (7.6%)	$9,850 (92.4%)	$10,659
2022	$470 (7.2%)	$6,031 (92.8%)	$6,501
2023	$860 (14.5%)	$5,056 (85.5%)	$5,916

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP V.O.I.C.E 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 1927^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 2211^th of 2240 Elementary schools	10.4%
Ranks 706^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1066^th of 1177 Middle schools	26.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy)	36	20	16%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy)	44	20	24%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy)	27	28	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy)	35	8	27%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy)	30	15	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy)	30	12	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy)	6	22	16%
5th Grade Science (Duval)	49	48	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy)	36	25	11%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	47	43	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy)	69	24	45%
6th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	51	41	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
End of Course Civics (KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy)	100	60	40%
End of Course Civics (Duval)	69	63	6%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1176	808	31.3%
African American	1108	739	33.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	20	26	30%
Pacific Islander	3	3
White	25	17	32%
Two or More Races	18	22	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.8%	87.1%	14.3%

Schools Near KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (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	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1440 McDuff Ave N	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 683-6643	808	38	21.2	87.1%	17 (2.1%)	739 (91.5%)	26 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	22 (2.7%)	7.1	2200^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.5%		4	2211^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.3%	11	26.0	23.0	20.0	31.0	28.0	27.0	30.0	9.0	12.0	33.0	37.0	17.0	29.0	12.0	17.0	65.0	$5,916	$860	$5,056
Annie R. Morgan Elementary School	Public	K-5	964 Saint Clair St	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 381-3970	212	16	13.2	82.5%	18 (8.5%)	175 (82.5%)	10 (4.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	4.1	2231^st of 2256 public elementary schools	1.1%		5.2	2201^st of 2240 public elementary schools	1.7%	30	24.0	18.0	23.0				27.0	31.0	10.0				6.0				$14,398	$4,030	$10,369
Smart Pope Livingston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1128 Barber St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 630-6580	428	24	17.8	91.1%	17 (4.0%)	378 (88.3%)	15 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.0%)								(n/a)
R. V. Daniels Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1951 W 15th St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6872	213	11	19.3	58.2%	4 (1.9%)	174 (81.7%)	7 (3.3%)	23 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.9%)	37.8	1409^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.5%		52.8	1024^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.3%	385	41.0	44.0	61.0				38.0	49.0	40.0				53.0				$18,769	$7,465	$11,304
Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School	Public, Magnet	3-5	1925 W 13th St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6860	248	12	20.6	88.7%	8 (3.2%)	223 (89.9%)	11 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	6.4	2208^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.1%		21.3	1856^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.1%	352	22.0	14.0	31.0				21.0	23.0	32.0				31.0				$15,489	$4,390	$11,098
Biltmore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2101 W Palm Ave	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7969	191	16	11.9	84.3%	24 (12.6%)	150 (78.5%)	10 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.1%)	7.7	2194^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.7%		14.6	2039^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.0%	155	33.0	18.0	28.0				33.0	31.0	28.0				20.0				$20,569	$4,094	$16,475
Pinedale Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4228 Dignan St	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 381-7490	426	25	17.0	79.3%	65 (15.3%)	305 (71.6%)	34 (8.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.2%)	7.4	2198^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.6%		13.6	2066^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.8%	132	23.0	21.0	29.0				23.0	22.0	40.0				25.0				$15,815	$3,827	$11,988
George Washington Carver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2854 W 45th St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 924-3122	290	17	17.0	86.6%	9 (3.1%)	255 (87.9%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.5%)	21.1	1877^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.8%		23.8	1776^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.7%	101	30.0	32.0	36.0				26.0	51.0	62.0				21.0				$12,840	$3,434	$9,407
Reynolds Lane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	840 Reynolds Ln	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 381-3960	222	16	13.8	80.2%	34 (15.3%)	136 (61.3%)	41 (18.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	11.8	2113^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.3%		16.6	1993^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	11.0%	120	25.0	26.0	17.0				43.0	26.0	36.0				36.0				$14,272	$3,487	$10,785
Central Riverside Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2555 Gilmore St	Jacksonville	32204	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 381-7495	353	27	13.0	56.1%	56 (15.9%)	247 (70.0%)	19 (5.4%)	13 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)	77	480^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.7%		78.1	444^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.2%	36	77.0	59.0	63.0				73.0	65.0	84.0				58.0				$11,668	$2,442	$9,226

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy

How many students attend KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 808 students attended KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy.

What district is KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy in?

Duval

What is the racial makeup of KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy?

Students at KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy are 91% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

Is KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy a good school?

KIPP V.O.I.C.E Academy ranks in the bottom 2.5% of Florida elementary schools.

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