Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kipp Promesa Prep ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Promesa Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipp Promesa Prep's student population of 515 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp Promesa Prep is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kipp Promesa Prep often compared to?
Kipp Promesa Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Los Angeles College Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Promesa Prep?
515 students attend Kipp Promesa Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Kipp Promesa Prep students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Promesa Prep?
Kipp Promesa Prep has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kipp Promesa Prep offer ?
Kipp Promesa Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Promesa Prep part of?
Kipp Promesa Prep is part of KIPP Promesa Prep School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Promesa Prep located?
Kipp Promesa Prep is located in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 62 other public schools located in Central LA.
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