Serving 871 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 871 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School's student population of 871 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
871 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2384 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
82%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)80-89%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School's ranking?
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School is ranked #2384 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School often compared to?
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like All City Leadership Secondary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School?
The graduation rate of Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School is 80-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School?
871 students attend Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School?
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School offer ?
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School part of?
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School is part of KIPP Always Mentally Prepared Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School located?
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter School is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.
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