Thomas A. Edison Middle School vs. Kipp Philosophers Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Kipp Philosophers Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Thomas A. Edison Middle School 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Serving 362 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Philosophers Academy 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 4% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
896 students
362 students
% Male | % Female
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51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
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26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6347 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#9185 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
4%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
21%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 5 Students
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62
Grade 6 Students
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118
Grade 7 Students
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119
Grade 8 Students
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63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
95%
53%
% Black
4%
46%
% White
1%
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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1%
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Diversity Score
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0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
90%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
