Kipp Beyond Charter School

533 W 121st St
New York, NY 10027
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Top 20%
Serving 274 students in grades 6-8, Kipp Beyond Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kipp Beyond Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Kipp Beyond Charter School's student population of 274 students has grown by 238% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 112% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
274 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Kipp Beyond Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Beyond Charter School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#689 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
75-79%
46%
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
33%
30%
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Black
56%
16%
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White
5%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Kipp Beyond Charter School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp Beyond Charter School's ranking?
Kipp Beyond Charter School is ranked #689 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Kipp Beyond Charter School?
274 students attend Kipp Beyond Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Kipp Beyond Charter School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Beyond Charter School?
Kipp Beyond Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Beyond Charter School offer ?
Kipp Beyond Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kipp Beyond Charter School part of?
Kipp Beyond Charter School is part of KIPP Beyond Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 274 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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