Kipp Valiant Community Prep

620 Willow Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 619 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Valiant Community Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California 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 California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kipp Valiant Community Prep's student population of 619 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
619 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kipp Valiant Community Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Valiant Community Prep is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8027 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kipp Valiant Community Prep, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kipp Valiant Community Prep and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kipp Valiant Community Prep and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kipp Valiant Community Prep and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
93%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kipp Valiant Community Prep and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kipp Valiant Community Prep and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
21%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Kipp Valiant Community Prep and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kipp Valiant Community Prep and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kipp Valiant Community Prep and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kipp Valiant Community Prep's ranking?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep is ranked #8027 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Valiant Community Prep?
619 students attend Kipp Valiant Community Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Kipp Valiant Community Prep students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% 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 Valiant Community Prep?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kipp Valiant Community Prep offer ?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp Valiant Community Prep part of?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep is part of KIPP Valiant Community Prep School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Valiant Community Prep located?
Kipp Valiant Community Prep is located in the The Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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