KIPP Durham College Preparatory

Summary:

KIPP Durham College Preparatory is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 311 students in grades K-8 in Durham, North Carolina, a high-poverty area with a predominantly Hispanic and African American student population.

Despite serving a high-needs student population, KIPP Durham College Preparatory has significantly lower academic performance compared to the state and surrounding schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in EOG Mathematics and Reading assessments for grades 6-8 ranged from just 10.8% to 19.6% proficient, well below the state averages of 48.4% to 54.3%. This trend has been consistent over the past few years, with the school consistently ranking in the bottom 1% of North Carolina elementary schools. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 16.7 students per teacher, higher than the surrounding schools.

Interestingly, KIPP Durham College Preparatory's academic performance is significantly lower than other nearby charter schools, such as Reaching All Minds Academy and Maureen Joy Charter School, which have higher proficiency rates in both Mathematics and Reading. The school's performance is also well below the Durham Public Schools district average, which itself is below the state average. Despite these challenges, the school's academic performance has remained consistently low over the past three school years, with little to no improvement in proficiency rates.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

1107 Holloway Street
Durham, NC 27701

(919) 973-0285

District: KIPP Durham College Preparatory

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 365

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.6%

Hispanic:

45.5%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP Durham College Preparatory is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.3. (See more...)

Compare Details KIPP Durham College Preparatory ranks worse than 98.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (49.6%), Hispanic (45.5%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Durham College Preparatory is 15.9. (See more...)

Compare KIPP Durham College Preparatory employs 22.9 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2021 Rankings:

KIPP Durham College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Durham College Preparatory 778^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See KIPP Durham College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	3.30	1486^th	1489	0.2%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for KIPP Durham College Preparatory

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Rank History for all middle school students at KIPP Durham College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	14.24	651^st	737	11.7%
2021	3.97	735^th	741	0.8%
2022	13.65	707^th	786	10.1%
2023	5.80	748^th	784	4.6%
2024	2.60	778^th	793	1.9%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at KIPP Durham College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	71.00	18^th	151	88.1%
2019	32.69	151^st	211	28.4%
2022	29.08	246^th	312	21.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Durham College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	10.99	578^th	604	4.3%
2019	26.56	517^th	639	19.1%
2021	6.52	628^th	633	0.8%
2022	23.87	574^th	689	16.7%
2023	11.59	701^st	735	4.6%
2024	6.55	725^th	743	2.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at KIPP Durham College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	7.59	628^th	656	4.3%
2019	16.54	610^th	684	10.8%
2021	3.71	703^rd	706	0.4%
2022	15.07	658^th	733	10.2%
2023	4.66	720^th	731	1.5%
2024	3.60	730^th	738	1.1%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at KIPP Durham College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.16	370^th	475	22.1%
2019	16.18	485^th	504	3.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at KIPP Durham College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	8.02	629^th	665	5.4%
2019	9.82	652^nd	697	6.5%
2021	6.09	695^th	711	2.3%
2022	12.22	689^th	748	7.9%
2023	6.73	716^th	747	4.1%
2024	2.13	745^th	751	0.8%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at KIPP Durham College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	17.07	457^th	494	7.5%
2019	23.36	451^st	519	13.1%
2021	14.37	510^th	533	4.3%
2022	18.71	495^th	550	10.0%
2023	12.95	540^th	559	3.4%
2024	12.68	532^nd	560	5.0%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at KIPP Durham College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	15.57	439^th	472	7.0%
2019	30.42	384^th	493	22.1%
2021	9.94	512^th	522	1.9%
2022	27.29	424^th	541	21.6%
2023	13.16	528^th	553	4.5%
2024	5.69	559^th	564	0.9%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for KIPP Durham College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	1	49	0	41	0	0	1	92
2017	1	97	0	83	0	0	4	185
2018	0	127	1	129	0	0	7	264
2019	0	151	0	189	0	0	11	351
2020	0	155	0	196	0	0	19	370
2021	1	159	0	213	0	0	11	384
2022	2	149	0	183	0	2	16	352
2023	1	132	0	168	0	0	10	311
2024	4	181	0	166	1	0	13	365

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at KIPP Durham College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	92	6.0	15.3	97.8
2017	185	11.4	16.1	98.4
2018	264	16.5	15.9	97
2019	351	24.0	14.6	97.2
2020	370	22.1	16.6	97
2021	384	22.9	16.7	99.2
2022	352	22.9	15.3	91.8
2023	311	21.4	14.5	96.8
2024	365	22.9	15.9	99.2

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 Durham College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	92	6.0	15.3	97.8
2017	185	11.4	16.1	98.4
2018	264	16.5	15.9	97
2019	351	24.0	14.6	97.2
2020	370	22.1	16.6	97
2021	384	22.9	16.7	99.2
2022	352	22.9	15.3	91.8
2023	311	21.4	14.5	96.8
2024	365	22.9	15.9	99.2

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 Durham College Preparatory

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 651^st of 737 Middle schools	Ranks 748^th of 784 Middle schools	7.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Durham College Preparatory)	61.8	8.8	53%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	51.3	8.9%
5th Grade Reading (KIPP Durham College Preparatory)	26.5	14.7	11.8%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	45.8	8.8%
5th Grade Science (KIPP Durham College Preparatory)	45.6	5.9	39.7%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	63.1	9.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Durham College Preparatory)	43.3	13.1	30.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (KIPP Durham College Preparatory)	36.7	19.7	17%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Durham College Preparatory)	39.3	7.7	31.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.4	50.1	8.3%
7th Grade Reading (KIPP Durham College Preparatory)	35.7	20.5	15.2%
7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	58.8	50.2	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (KIPP Durham College Preparatory)	16.1	17.7	1.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	52.6	44.8	7.8%
8th Grade Reading (KIPP Durham College Preparatory)	28.7	27.8	0.9%
8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	55.6	51	4.6%
8th Grade Science (KIPP Durham College Preparatory)	63.2	32.9	30.3%
8th Grade Science (North Carolina)	78.6	70.3	8.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	351	311	11.4%
African American	151	132	12.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	189	168	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	11	10	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.2%	96.8%	0.4%

Schools Near KIPP Durham College Preparatory

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)						EOG Reading (2024)						EOG Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP Durham College Preparatory	Public, Charter	K-8	1107 Holloway Street	Durham	27701	Durham County	KIPP Durham College Preparatory	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 973-0285	365	23	15.9	99.2%	4 (1.1%)	181 (49.6%)	166 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)								(n/a)				10.9	10.8					19.6	13.8	16.5		23.8
Eastway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	610 North Alston Avenue	Durham	27701	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3910	393	33	11.8	99.2%	17 (4.3%)	170 (43.3%)	185 (47.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	14	1378^th of 1505 public elementary schools	8.4%		23.8	1195^th of 1502 public elementary schools	20.4%	183	35.4	42.9	50.0				21.5	23.4	24.3				37.8		$13,790	$3,532	$10,259
Maureen Joy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	107 South Driver Street	Durham	27703	Durham County	Maureen Joy Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 908-1602	634	51	12.3	98.6%	17 (2.7%)	163 (25.7%)	411 (64.8%)	15 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.4%)	41.8	894^th of 1505 public elementary schools	40.6%		39.2	948^th of 1502 public elementary schools	36.9%	54	43.3	57.6	75.7	60.0	51.5	56.7	32.4	40.9	43.5	43.1	31.8	50.7	55.7	68.2
Global Scholars Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	311 Dowd St	Durham	27701	Durham County	Global Scholars Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 682-5903	202	18	11.5	98.0%	0 (0.0%)	90 (44.6%)	109 (54.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	10.4	1420^th of 1505 public elementary schools	5.6%		12.7	1373^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	8.6%	47	24.0	35.0	31.8	20.0	39.1	40.9	16.0	30.0	31.8	35.7	34.8	54.5	45.5	86.4
Y E Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2410 E Main Street	Durham	27703	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3900	265	24	11.0	98.9%	9 (3.4%)	104 (39.2%)	134 (50.6%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	6.2	1470^th of 1505 public elementary schools	2.3%		7.5	1445^th of 1502 public elementary schools	3.8%	25	30.9	34.8	25.6				7.3	23.9	15.4				43.6		$17,541	$3,182	$14,359
Burton Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1500 Mathison Avenue	Durham	27701	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(919) 560-3908	294	32	9.3	99.0%	24 (8.2%)	134 (45.6%)	120 (40.8%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	60.2	580^th of 1505 public elementary schools	61.5%		61.4	556^th of 1502 public elementary schools	63.0%	24	71.1	44.7	71.4				53.3	36.2	77.1				80.0		$14,102	$1,610	$12,492
Central Park School For Children	Public, Charter	K-8	724 Foster Street	Durham	27701	Durham County	Central Park School For Children	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 682-1200	609	42	14.5	35.3%	293 (48.1%)	155 (25.5%)	106 (17.4%)	11 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.9%)	63.1	522^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	65.3%		59.3	592^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	60.6%	70	62.9	42.4	64.6	44.9	57.4	65.9	67.7	54.5	70.9	68.1	60.3	59.5	67.1	85.7
R N Harris Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1520 Cooper Street	Durham	27703	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(919) 560-3967	301	30	10.2	99.0%	11 (3.7%)	148 (49.2%)	128 (42.5%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	47.8	783^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	48.0%		76	301^st of 1502 public elementary schools	80.0%	482	77.8	54.5	59.6				42.6	45.5	34.0				61.7		$14,110	$1,680	$12,430
Reaching All Minds Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2703 Holloway St.	Durham	27703	Durham County	Reaching All Minds Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 596-1899	384	32	11.9		1 (0.3%)	58 (15.1%)	320 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	46.9	802^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	46.7%		36.6	977^th of 1502 public elementary schools	35.0%	175	73.2	51.1	57.1	45.2	45.2	28.9	29.3	53.3	51.4	33.3	57.1	22.2	77.1	68.9
Merrick-Moore Elementary	Public	K-5	2325 Cheek Road	Durham	27704	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 560-3952	535	43	12.4	99.4%	24 (4.5%)	187 (35.0%)	293 (54.8%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (4.3%)	38.7	960^th of 1505 public elementary schools	36.2%		40.2	927^th of 1502 public elementary schools	38.3%	33	54.8	39.8	71.7				35.5	35.2	40.2				68.5		$13,272	$3,313	$9,959

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP Durham College Preparatory

How many students attend KIPP Durham College Preparatory?

In the 2023-24 school year, 365 students attended KIPP Durham College Preparatory.

What is the racial makeup of KIPP Durham College Preparatory?

Students at KIPP Durham College Preparatory are 50% African American, 45% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% White.

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