Summary:
The KIPP (Charter) district in Tulsa, Oklahoma operates two schools - KIPP Tulsa University Prep (high school) and KIPP Tulsa Acad. College Prep. (middle school). These KIPP schools serve a predominantly high-need student population, with over 87% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
The academic performance at these KIPP schools is concerning, with both schools ranking in the bottom 10-15% of their respective school types statewide. KIPP Tulsa University Prep has extremely low proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts (7.1% proficient) and Mathematics (1.8% proficient) for 11th graders, as well as a relatively low 4-year graduation rate of 80.1%. Similarly, KIPP Tulsa Acad. College Prep. has a 7th-grade math proficiency rate of just 16%, well below the state average of 29%.
The data suggests that the KIPP schools in Tulsa face significant challenges in serving their high-need student populations. While the reasons for their poor academic performance are not entirely clear, factors such as low per-student spending and persistent low rankings over time indicate that addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, multifaceted approach. Further investigation into the specific strategies and resources employed by these KIPP schools could provide valuable insights to improve educational outcomes for their students.
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