KIPP Scholar Academy in Los Angeles, CA

At a glance

Reported students

434

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

18.88

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

23:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California middle enrollment

24th percentile

Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

434

KIPP Scholar Academy: 434 reported students.

State peer staffing position

77th percentile

23:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 375
Teachers (FTE): 23
Student–teacher ratio: 16.3:1

What the reported data says about KIPP Scholar Academy

KIPP Scholar Academy is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Los Angeles. It is one of 1 current school records connected to KIPP Scholar Academy District. NCES reports 434 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 23:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.7%) and Black (39.9%). English learners represent 19.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking KIPP Scholar Academy

1How do the reported 23:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.88 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 19.7%
Students with disabilities: 15.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 83.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 0.09
Psychologists (FTE): 0.5
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.5%
Hispanic56.7%
Black39.9%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near KIPP Scholar Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
John Muir Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified	06–08	624	0.4 mi
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified	06–08	843	0.8 mi
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 Middle · Charter · Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 District	06–08	496	1.2 mi
Los Angeles Academy Middle Middle · Los Angeles Unified	06–08	829	1.4 mi
Libertas College Preparatory Charter Middle · Charter · Libertas College Preparatory Charter District	04–08	301	1.6 mi
KIPP Academy of Opportunity Middle · Charter · KIPP Academy of Opportunity District	05–08	466	1.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about KIPP Scholar Academy

What grades does KIPP Scholar Academy serve?

KIPP Scholar Academy reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in KIPP Scholar Academy District.

How many students attend KIPP Scholar Academy?

KIPP Scholar Academy reported 434 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 375 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at KIPP Scholar Academy?

The calculated ratio is 23:1, based on 434 students and 18.88 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is KIPP Scholar Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

KIPP Scholar Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of KIPP Scholar Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

83.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is KIPP Scholar Academy in?

KIPP Scholar Academy is part of KIPP Scholar Academy District, based in Los Angeles, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near KIPP Scholar Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Muir Middle (0.4 mi), Mary McLeod Bethune Middle (0.8 mi), Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.