KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

Summary:

KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School is an elementary school serving 805 students in grades K-8 in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. The school is part of the KIPP network of public charter schools, but it has consistently ranked in the bottom 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 4 years, with a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School significantly underperforms the state average on PSSA assessments across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10.7% of students were proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 40.4%, and in English Language Arts, only 30.5% were proficient compared to the state's 53%. The school's performance is particularly low in Math, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% in 7th grade to 26% in 3rd grade. While the school performs better relative to the state for its African American student population, it struggles with its low-income and disabled student populations, ranking in the bottom 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for these subgroups. Despite a relatively high per-student spending of $19,388 in 2021-2022, the school's academic outcomes remain poor.

Compared to nearby charter schools, Global Leadership Academy Charter School also performs in the bottom 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, but Inquiry Charter School and Discovery Charter School have higher academic performance. Additionally, KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School has experienced a concerning increase in its dropout rate, rising from 0% in 2020-2021 to 1.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby charter schools and the state average.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

5070 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131

(267) 787-5700

District: KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1316^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,388

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 805

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.8%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School ranks worse than 86.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Details KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School ranks worse than 84.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.59. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.8%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School is 14.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School is $19,388.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School 1316^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School 750^th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School 540^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2021	5.55	1350^th	1433	5.8%
2022	10.76	1330^th	1534	13.3%
2023	11.30	1337^th	1534	12.8%
2024	12.90	1316^th	1526	13.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.56	1214^th	1414	14.1%
2024	17.84	1216^th	1432	15.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.25	1244^th	1488	16.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.17	934^th	1043	10.5%
2024	22.57	876^th	1084	19.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.28	1318^th	1495	11.8%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.61	211^th	437	51.7%
2024	47.37	207^th	437	52.6%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2021	7.97	745^th	797	6.5%
2022	16.73	712^th	883	19.4%
2023	16.43	719^th	893	19.5%
2024	13.59	750^th	891	15.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.14	663^rd	874	24.1%
2024	15.53	752^nd	877	14.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.14	698^th	860	18.8%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.59	536^th	660	18.8%
2024	23.85	547^th	672	18.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.02	776^th	870	10.8%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.64	208^th	421	50.6%
2024	35.03	244^th	408	40.2%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

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Year	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	842	1	11	0	0	10	864
2022	803	1	17	0	0	10	831
2023	763	0	23	2	1	16	805

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 West Philadelphia Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	864	n/a	n/a	99.5
2022	831	58.0	14.3	98.9
2023	805	57.0	14.1	n/a

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 West Philadelphia Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	864	n/a	n/a	99.5
2022	831	58.0	14.3	98.9
2023	805	57.0	14.1	n/a

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 West Philadelphia Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$642 (9.5%)	$6,121 (90.5%)	$6,763
2022	$2,498 (12.9%)	$16,890 (87.1%)	$19,388

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Schools Near KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							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 (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	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	5070 Parkside Avenue	Philadelphia	19131	Philadelphia County	KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(267) 787-5700	805	57	14.1		0 (0.0%)	763 (94.8%)	23 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.0%)	12.9	1316^th of 1526 public elementary schools	13.8%		11.3	1337^th of 1534 public elementary schools	12.8%	21	26.0	11.1	14.8	5.6	0.0	4.0	10.7	48.5	18.2	35.3	33.0	24.4	31.0	32.3	33.7	27.9	30.5	$19,388	$2,499	$16,890
Discovery Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4700 Parkside	Philadelphia	19131	Philadelphia County	Discovery Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 879-8182	622	44	14.1	57.9%	3 (0.5%)	596 (95.8%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	11.5	1338^th of 1526 public elementary schools	12.3%		10.5	1352^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	11.9%	14	22.7	6.7	14.7	7.1	4.3	2.8	9.6	50.9	18.9	33.1	31.8	18.3	17.9	35.2	45.7	52.8	34.2	$24,129	$3,461	$20,667
Heston Edward School	Public	PK, KG-8	1621 N 54th St	Philadelphia	19131	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7290	374	27	13.6	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	358 (95.7%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	3.2	1517^th of 1526 public elementary schools	0.6%		3.2	1522^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	0.8%	5	5.9	5.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	2.2	40.0	9.7	25.7	5.7	11.4	7.4	7.7	10.7	6.3	8.2	$24,511	$12,308	$12,203
Global Leadership Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	4601 Girard Avenue	Philadelphia	19131	Philadelphia County	Global Leadership Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(267) 295-5700	636	32	19.8	99.2%	1 (0.2%)	619 (97.3%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	5.9	1445^th of 1526 public elementary schools	5.3%		4.9	1475^th of 1534 public elementary schools	3.8%	30	10.0	10.9	1.3	1.5	9.6	4.3	6.3	45.9	18.6	32.7	15.0	13.6	9.2	29.4	33.3	24.3	20.4	$18,126	$3,079	$15,047
Inquiry Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1301 Belmont Avenue	Philadelphia	19104	Philadelphia County	Inquiry Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 823-5541	268	27	10.1	100.0%	11 (4.1%)	226 (84.3%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (8.2%)	21.6	1195^th of 1526 public elementary schools	21.7%		22.2	1198^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.9%	3	46.5	16.7	28.6				30.8	52.4		52.4	46.5	19.0	25.7				30.8	$21,050	$7,623	$13,427
Blankenburg Rudolph School	Public	PK, KG-8	4600 W Girard Ave	Philadelphia	19131	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7280	244	31	7.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	231 (94.7%)	8 (3.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	5.5	1450^th of 1526 public elementary schools	5.0%		7	1424^th of 1534 public elementary schools	7.2%	26	0.0	7.4	10.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	2.6	29.6	0.0	15.7	30.0	3.7	28.6	7.1	16.7	4.3	14.1	$23,872	$11,570	$12,303
Mastery Charter School - Mann Campus	Public, Charter	K-6	5376 W. Berks Street	Philadelphia	19131	Philadelphia County	Mastery CS-Mann Campus	Yes	No	No	Yes	(215) 581-5616	532	34	15.6	99.4%	8 (1.5%)	463 (87.0%)	32 (6.0%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.1%)	12.9	1317^th of 1526 public elementary schools	13.7%		9.1	1374^th of 1534 public elementary schools	10.4%	57	19.4	4.2	7.2	13.0			10.7	45.8		45.8	34.3	18.1	20.5	44.2			29.1	$18,740	$4,608	$14,132
Rhoads James School	Public	K-8	4901 Parrish St	Philadelphia	19139	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7680	420	44	9.4	100.0%	2 (0.5%)	400 (95.2%)	11 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	4.7	1478^th of 1526 public elementary schools	3.1%		6.2	1441^st of 1534 public elementary schools	6.1%	37	18.2	12.2	0.0	0.0	0.0	4.4	5.1	37.5	25.0	31.0	25.0	16.7	4.5	4.3	13.2	20.0	13.8	$22,454	$10,095	$12,359
Guidon S Bluford Elementary School	Public	K-8	5720 Media St	Philadelphia	19131	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(215) 400-9170	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	3.2	1515^th of 1526 public elementary schools	0.7%					(n/a)	8.5	0.0	1.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	1.9	21.1	3.1	14.6	14.6	9.3	11.5	9.3	13.0	16.1	11.8
Washington Martha School	Public	K-8	766 N 44th St	Philadelphia	19104	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-7770	223	25	8.8	100.0%	3 (1.3%)	201 (90.1%)	6 (2.7%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	13.4	1311^th of 1526 public elementary schools	14.1%		10.4	1354^th of 1534 public elementary schools	11.7%	43	0.0	11.8	10.5	4.5	0.0	0.0	4.6	58.8	47.1	52.9	15.4	35.3	26.3	36.4	22.2	31.3	28.6	$25,529	$12,270	$13,259

Frequently Asked Questions about KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School

How many students attend KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 805 students attended KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School.

Is KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School a good school?

KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School ranks in the bottom 13.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What district is KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School in?

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What is the racial makeup of KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School?

Students at KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School are 95% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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