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8466 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90003-2729
Summary
KIPP Empower Academy is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 65th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 43.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
63.9% of students met California's math standard, notably stronger than reading and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 43.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 63.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,391/4,657 (49th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 839/4,657 (82nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 588 |
| Low-Income Students | 451 (76.7%) |
| English Learners | 163 (27.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 9.9 points from last year and rose 23.9 points over the full period. Math rose 21.4 points from last year and rose 37.0 points over the full period.
•Math +37.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 42.3% to 43.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 2,391 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
37.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 38.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 70% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 56% to 56%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 63.2% to 64.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
56.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 60.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 42 schools for reading and 43 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–4 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does KIPP Empower Academy compare within the district?
KIPP Empower Academy is No. 6 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 15 K–4 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does KIPP Empower Academy rank in California?
KIPP Empower Academy ranks No. 2,391 of 4,657 in reading and No. 839 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at KIPP Empower Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in reading and No. 2 in math among 15 K–4 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 42.4% meet the reading standard and 63.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does KIPP Empower Academy compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
KIPP Empower Academy is No. 5 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 13 K–4 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does KIPP Empower Academy compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
KIPP Empower Academy is No. 6 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 16 K–4 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–4 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| KIPP Empower AcademyThis school | 63.9% | 43.1% |
| Equitas Academy #3 Charter | 49.4% | 47.2% |
| Equitas Academy 5 | 24.0% | 41.2% |
