Serving 913 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Tech Valley 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 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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-8
- Enrollment: 913 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School's student population of 913 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
913 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Tech Valley 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 Tech Valley Charter School is 0.33, 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
#3947 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
81%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Tech Valley Charter School's ranking?
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School is ranked #3947 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Kipp Tech Valley Charter School often compared to?
Kipp Tech Valley Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Albany Community Charter School, Henry Johnson Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Kipp Tech Valley Charter School?
913 students attend Kipp Tech Valley Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kipp Tech Valley Charter School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Tech Valley Charter School?
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Tech Valley Charter School offer ?
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Tech Valley Charter School part of?
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School is part of KIPP TECH Valley Charter School District.
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