KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

Summary:

KIPP Philadelphia Charter School is an elementary school serving 838 students in grades K-8 in the North Philadelphia area, which is part of the Philadelphia City School District. Despite the school's high per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratios, KIPP Philadelphia Charter School consistently underperforms compared to state and local averages, particularly for its predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population.

KIPP Philadelphia Charter School's academic performance lags far behind the state averages on PSSA tests, with only 4.6% of students proficient or better in Math, 28.8% in Science, and 23.1% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.3%, 65.6%, and 53.8%, respectively. When analyzing the performance of specific student subgroups, the school ranks 293 out of 437 Pennsylvania elementary schools for African American students, 1301 out of 1414 for low socioeconomic status students, and 980 out of 1043 for students with disabilities, indicating significant challenges in effectively serving its most vulnerable populations.

Interestingly, when compared to nearby public and charter schools, such as Hartranft John F School, which outperformed KIPP Philadelphia Charter School in Math, Science, and English Language Arts, the school's academic outcomes do not reflect the high level of resources invested, with per-student spending ranging from $20,180 to $25,073 over the past few years. This suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational model, instructional practices, and support systems to better serve the needs of its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2539 N. 16th Street
       Philadelphia, PA  19132


(267) 758-2630

District: KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1417th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,750 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  838

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.2%
Two or more races:
3.5%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Compare Details KIPP Philadelphia Charter School ranks worse than 92.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details KIPP Philadelphia Charter School ranks worse than 89.9% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.53. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.2%), two or more races (3.5%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Philadelphia Charter School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Philadelphia Charter School is $20,750.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

KIPP Philadelphia Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Philadelphia Charter School 1417th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See KIPP Philadelphia Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Philadelphia Charter School 803rd of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See KIPP Philadelphia Charter School in the ranking list.)

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KIPP Philadelphia Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Philadelphia Charter School 576th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 2.79 1230th 1308 6.0%
2006 20.59 1338th 1545 13.4%
2007 21.34 1346th 1555 13.4%
2008 16.81 1379th 1551 11.1%
2009 17.14 1378th 1549 11.0%
2010 6.80 1503rd 1579 4.8%
2011 10.09 1489th 1597 6.8%
2012 15.96 1396th 1599 12.7%
2015 16.58 1227th 1474 16.8%
2016 23.07 1233rd 1554 20.7%
2017 27.06 1193rd 1547 22.9%
2018 17.41 1270th 1530 17.0%
2019 11.70 1339th 1544 13.3%
2021 5.70 1346th 1433 6.1%
2022 8.66 1380th 1534 10.0%
2023 7.19 1417th 1534 7.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.35 1301st 1414 8.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.87 980th 1043 6.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.11 293rd 437 33.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.78 450th 736 38.9%
2007 67.15 266th 749 64.5%
2008 35.63 563rd 753 25.2%
2009 37.13 577th 770 25.1%
2010 33.98 631st 805 21.6%
2011 26.17 679th 825 17.7%
2012 35.39 623rd 834 25.3%
2015 10.12 732nd 835 12.3%
2016 7.61 779th 870 10.5%
2017 8.08 783rd 877 10.7%
2018 8.57 776th 861 9.9%
2019 13.47 742nd 891 16.7%
2021 10.46 716th 797 10.2%
2022 13.44 744th 883 15.7%
2023 9.53 803rd 893 10.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.28 778th 874 11.0%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.67 533rd 660 19.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.63 325th 421 22.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department 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.

KIPP Philadelphia Charter School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, April 26, 2009

Open Quote My little cousins have been attending Kipp for about 2 years. Before they went there they had trouble staying focused and keeping there grades up. Over time in kipp they have been bringing nothing but A's in, and school are coming to them for admission. Close Quote



Enrollment information for KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 0 55 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 86
2005 0 105 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2006 1 184 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2007 1 242 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2008 1 275 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2009 1 301 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2010 0 302 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2011 1 459 0 41 0 0 20 0 521
2012 2 617 1 44 2 0 16 0 682
2013 2 815 0 64 2 0 12 0 895
2014 3 1053 2 72 4 0 15 0 1149
2015 4 1190 1 56 5 0 9 0 1265
2016 3 700 0 37 1 0 5 0 746
2017 4 756 1 32 1 1 3 0 798
2018 8 826 1 23 1 1 0 0 860
2019 7 825 2 24 1 0 0 0 859
2020 6 819 2 16 1 0 15 0 859
2021 4 826 3 18 0 0 9 0 860
2022 4 805 1 20 1 0 8 0 839
2023 1 781 2 24 1 0 29 0 838

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 Philadelphia Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 86 2.0 43.0 0
2005 153 8.0 19.1 0
2006 225 13.0 17.3 84.9
2007 292 19.8 14.7 n/a
2008 322 20.0 16.1 n/a
2009 338 19.0 17.8 n/a
2010 333 21.0 15.8 82
2011 521 33.7 15.4 82.9
2012 682 52.9 12.8 85.6
2013 895 61.0 14.6 85.9
2014 1149 75.0 15.3 85.3
2015 1265 86.0 14.7 88.8
2016 746 52.0 14.3 92.5
2017 798 57.0 14.0 n/a
2018 860 55.0 15.6 99.1
2019 859 56.0 15.3 99.1
2020 859 56.0 15.3 n/a
2021 860 61.0 14.0 99.7
2022 839 64.0 13.1 99.6
2023 838 57.0 14.7 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 Philadelphia Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 86 2.0 43.0 0
2005 153 8.0 19.1 0
2006 225 13.0 17.3 84.9
2007 292 19.8 14.7 n/a
2008 322 20.0 16.1 n/a
2009 338 19.0 17.8 n/a
2010 333 21.0 15.8 82
2011 521 33.7 15.4 82.9
2012 682 52.9 12.8 85.6
2013 895 61.0 14.6 85.9
2014 1149 75.0 15.3 85.3
2015 1265 86.0 14.7 88.8
2016 746 52.0 14.3 92.5
2017 798 57.0 14.0 n/a
2018 860 55.0 15.6 99.1
2019 859 56.0 15.3 99.1
2020 859 56.0 15.3 n/a
2021 860 61.0 14.0 99.7
2022 839 64.0 13.1 99.6
2023 838 57.0 14.7 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,326 (6.3%) $19,757 (93.7%) $21,083
2020 $1,220 (4.9%) $23,853 (95.1%) $25,073
2021 $2,038 (10.1%) $18,142 (89.9%) $20,180
2022 $2,034 (9.8%) $18,716 (90.2%) $20,750

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Philadelphia Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1339th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1417th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.7%
Ranks 742nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 803rd of 893 Middle schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)26.813.5
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)30.725.3
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)20.53.4
 17.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)46.243.3
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)32.513.3
 19.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)17.92.7
 15.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)35.321.3
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)7.21.3
 5.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)44.630.3
 14.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)10.92.4
 8.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)32.524.4
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)102.5
 7.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)27.212.6
 14.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)22.224.7
 2.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)164.6
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)36.428.8
 7.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (KIPP Philadelphia Charter School)3323.1
 9.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students859838
 2.4%
African American825781
 5.3%
American Indian11
Asian22
Hispanic2424
Pacific Islander00
White71
 85.7%
Two or More Races029
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%99.2%
 0.1%


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Students at KIPP Philadelphia Charter School are 93% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

KIPP Philadelphia Charter School ranks in the bottom 7.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 838 students attended KIPP Philadelphia Charter School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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