KIPP Inspire Academy

Summary:

KIPP Inspire Academy is a public charter middle school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 401 students in grades 5-8, with a predominantly African American student population of 94.51%.

Despite its small class sizes and higher-than-average spending per student, KIPP Inspire Academy consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools and significantly underperforms the state and district averages on standardized assessments. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 8.5% to 23.7% of students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 30% to 43.7%. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rates, ranging from 14.7% to 16.6%, also fall far below the state average of 37.3% to 44.1%. This academic underperformance is particularly concerning given that over 99% of KIPP Inspire Academy's students come from low-income families, eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby charter schools, such as Grand Center Arts Academy Middle and North Side Community-Grand Center, KIPP Inspire Academy's academic performance is consistently lower, despite having a smaller student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past 5 years, from 292 out of 435 Missouri middle schools in 2015-2016 to 405 out of 459 in 2022-2023, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of its educational strategies and interventions.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

1212 N 22nd St
Saint Louis, MO 63106-2701

(314) 296-3502

District: KIPP St Louis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
405^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,999

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 401

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.5%

Hispanic:

3.7%

White:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Inspire Academy ranks worse than 88.2% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.02. (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 (94.5%), Hispanic (3.7%), White (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Inspire Academy is 9.6. (See more...)

Compare KIPP Inspire Academy employs 41.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Inspire Academy is $12,999.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

KIPP Inspire Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Inspire Academy 405^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See KIPP Inspire Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

KIPP St Louis Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP St Louis Public Schools 366^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP Inspire Academy

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Rank History for all students at KIPP Inspire Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2012	32.07	511^th	623	18.0%
2013	51.97	320^th	649	50.7%
2014	49.06	351^st	633	44.5%
2015	42.77	361^st	585	38.3%
2016	40.13	292^nd	435	32.9%
2017	35.56	404^th	568	28.9%
2018	16.35	497^th	552	10.0%
2019	13.73	536^th	587	8.7%
2021	6.33	434^th	454	4.4%
2022	9.02	432^nd	459	5.9%
2023	15.02	405^th	459	11.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.86	343^rd	422	18.7%
2019	26.06	407^th	482	15.6%
2021	12.19	354^th	371	4.6%
2022	19.84	329^th	365	9.9%
2023	28.41	312^th	382	18.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at KIPP Inspire Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	44.56	110^th	204	46.1%

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Rank History for African American students at KIPP Inspire Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	52.00	59^th	129	54.3%
2019	46.24	75^th	149	49.7%
2021	27.04	109^th	135	19.3%
2022	37.47	95^th	148	35.8%
2023	49.32	71^st	153	53.6%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

I wish I never sent my children here. The staff talks down to the children. A teacher was fired for bringing a gun to school. Kids are suspended for have drugs on them and not kicked out. They can't seem to nip the behavior problem kids in the bud. They really push testing so the can keep getting money. The staff is rude. The Mr. Armstead is not an effective leader. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, December 6, 2017

This school is a jail for kids the teachers hit and throw things at the students and they have a high turn over of teachers. I would not recommend this school to any parents for their child their is also a ver high bulling rate. Close Quote

Enrollment information for KIPP Inspire Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	0	83	0	n/a	n/a	83
2011	0	178	0	0	0	178
2012	1	258	0	0	0	259
2013	4	316	4	0	0	324
2014	5	325	6	0	0	336
2015	3	325	8	0	0	336
2016	1	339	4	0	0	344
2017	0	312	2	0	0	314
2018	3	371	0	0	0	374
2019	5	375	9	0	3	392
2020	5	398	12	0	5	420
2021	3	451	16	0	2	472
2022	2	415	17	0	1	435
2023	4	379	15	0	3	401

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 Inspire Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	83	5.0	16.6	86.7
2011	178	7.9	22.3	77
2012	259	13.9	18.5	83
2013	324	23.0	14.0	95.4
2014	336	25.0	13.4	94.6
2015	336	21.0	16.0	95.5
2016	344	26.0	13.2	100
2017	314	24.0	13.0	100
2018	374	27.0	13.8	100
2019	392	25.0	15.6	99.2
2020	420	29.0	14.4	99.3
2021	472	30.0	15.7	99.4
2022	435	33.5	12.9	99.3
2023	401	41.6	9.6	99.3

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 Inspire Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	83	5.0	16.6	86.7
2011	178	7.9	22.3	77
2012	259	13.9	18.5	83
2013	324	23.0	14.0	95.4
2014	336	25.0	13.4	94.6
2015	336	21.0	16.0	95.5
2016	344	26.0	13.2	100
2017	314	24.0	13.0	100
2018	374	27.0	13.8	100
2019	392	25.0	15.6	99.2
2020	420	29.0	14.4	99.3
2021	472	30.0	15.7	99.4
2022	435	33.5	12.9	99.3
2023	401	41.6	9.6	99.3

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 Inspire Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,009 (17.9%)	$9,207 (82.1%)	$11,216
2020	$2,238 (20.8%)	$8,500 (79.2%)	$10,737
2021	$2,360 (25.1%)	$7,039 (74.9%)	$9,400
2022	$5,123 (39.4%)	$7,876 (60.6%)	$12,999

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Inspire 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 536^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 405^th of 459 Middle schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Inspire Academy)	22.5	8.5	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	19.1	5.7	13.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (KIPP Inspire Academy)	23.8	9.5	14.3%
5th Grade Science (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	14.5	6.2	8.3%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Inspire Academy)	17.5	8.5	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	14.1	6.1	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Inspire Academy)	19.3	23.7	4.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	22.3	17.8	4.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Inspire Academy)	30.3	15.5	14.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	31.4	12.1	19.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Inspire Academy)	17	23.2	6.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	17.3	17.2	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Inspire Academy)	27.7	14.7	13%
7th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	28.5	14.3	14.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Inspire Academy)	22.6	13.3	9.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	29.1	15.7	13.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (KIPP Inspire Academy)	19.5	13.3	6.2%
8th Grade Science (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	16.9	15.2	1.7%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Inspire Academy)	14.3	16.6	2.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP St Louis Public Schools)	21.1	23.7	2.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	392	401	2.3%
African American	375	379	1.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	15	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	4	20%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.2%	99.3%	0%

Schools Near KIPP Inspire Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP Inspire Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1212 N 22nd St	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	KIPP St Louis Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 296-3502	401	42	9.6	99.3%	4 (1.0%)	379 (94.5%)	15 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	15	405^th of 459 public middle schools	11.8%		9	432^nd of 459 public middle schools	5.9%	27	8.5	23.7	23.2	13.3	9.5	13.3	8.5	15.5	14.7	16.6	$12,999	$5,123	$7,876
Gateway Middle	Public	6-8	1200 N Jefferson Ave	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 241-2295	506	35	14.4	99.4%	15 (3.0%)	471 (93.1%)	17 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3.8	456^th of 459 public middle schools	0.7%		3	456^th of 459 public middle schools	0.7%			1.3	2.8	0.7		5.7		6.8	6.8	9.3	$14,305	$738	$13,567
Carr Lane Vpa Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1004 N Jefferson Ave	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 231-0413	400	30	13.3	99.3%	19 (4.8%)	374 (93.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.1	454^th of 459 public middle schools	1.1%		3.1	455^th of 459 public middle schools	0.9%	1		1.7	2.4	2.4		5.6		5.0	11.3	7.2	$13,793	$626	$13,167
Grand Center Arts Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	711 North Grand Avenue	Saint Louis	63103	St. Louis city	Confluence Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 533-1791	210	19	11.0	100.0%	23 (11.0%)	177 (84.3%)	6 (2.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	44.8	259^th of 459 public middle schools	43.6%		36.1	305^th of 459 public middle schools	33.6%	46		31.6	15.7	35.7		27.4		40.4	28.6	45.2	$21,366	$4,005	$17,361
North Side Community-Grand Center	Public, Charter	6-8	620 North Grand Blvd.	Saint Louis	63103	St. Louis city	North Side Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 499-2009	170	12	14.1	98.2%	2 (1.2%)	168 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.9	406^th of 459 public middle schools	11.5%		14.9	407^th of 459 public middle schools	11.3%	1	9.8	14.2	16.7	10.0	12.0	6.7		21.4	22.3		$18,770	$1,675	$17,095
Academy Of Entre Stdy@louverture	Public	6-8	3021 Hickey St	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 932-1465	169	17	9.9	98.2%	1 (0.6%)	167 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.1	448^th of 459 public middle schools	2.4%		7.2	436^th of 459 public middle schools	5.0%	12		3.0		1.5					14.8	1.5	$18,607	$756	$17,851
Lift For Life Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1731 S Broadway	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	Lift For Life Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 231-2337	256	26	10.0	98.8%	1 (0.4%)	253 (98.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8.5	433^rd of 459 public middle schools	5.7%		11.2	424^th of 459 public middle schools	7.6%	9	1.9	5.5	15.0	14.3	3.8	9.5	3.8	1.8	11.2	10.7	$16,265	$2,961	$13,304
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School	Public	6-8	4265 Athlone Ave	Saint Louis	63115	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 261-8132	284	17	16.7	98.9%	5 (1.8%)	277 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2.6	458^th of 459 public middle schools	0.2%		2	459^th of 459 public middle schools	0.0%	1		4.1	3.2			2.5		2.7	5.4	3.3	$15,034	$690	$14,344
Compton-Drew ILC Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	5130 Oakland Ave	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 652-9282	409	40	10.3	99.3%	17 (4.2%)	353 (86.3%)	26 (6.4%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	6.2	444^th of 459 public middle schools	3.3%		6.2	442^nd of 459 public middle schools	3.7%	2		8.2	6.9	7.1		7.1		7.3	8.4	15.8	$14,665	$675	$13,990
Kairos Academies	Public, Charter	5-8	2315 Miami St.	Saint Louis	63118	St. Louis city	Kairos Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 252-0602	286	48	5.9	61.2%	70 (24.5%)	176 (61.5%)	16 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	38.3	292^nd of 459 public middle schools	36.4%		49.3	235^th of 459 public middle schools	48.8%	57		30.0	15.4	23.9		27.2	10.0	34.3	32.1	40.3	$14,259	$7,346	$6,913

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Inspire Academy

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Inspire Academy?

Students at KIPP Inspire Academy are 95% African American, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend KIPP Inspire Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 401 students attended KIPP Inspire Academy.

Is KIPP Inspire Academy a good school?

KIPP Inspire Academy ranks in the bottom 11.8% of Missouri middle schools.

What district is KIPP Inspire Academy in?

KIPP St Louis Public Schools

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