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1999 East 102nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002
Summary
KIPP Philosophers Academy is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 12th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 20.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Math is weaker: 11.6% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 20.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 11.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,558/1,734 (10th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,491/1,735 (14th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 398 |
| Low-Income Students | 366 (92.0%) |
| English Learners | 61 (15.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.5 points from last year and fell 11.9 points over the full period. Math fell 0.5 points from last year and fell 2.9 points over the full period.
•Math -2.9 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 14.0% to 24.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,558 of 1,734 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
6.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 19.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 15% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 8%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 2.3% to 21.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,491 of 1,735 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
12.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 7.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 59 schools for reading and 60 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 5–8 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 Philosophers Academy compare within the district?
KIPP Philosophers Academy is No. 11 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 5–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does KIPP Philosophers Academy rank in California?
KIPP Philosophers Academy ranks No. 1,558 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,491 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at KIPP Philosophers Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 11 in both subjects among 12 5–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 19.0% meet the reading standard and 10.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does KIPP Philosophers Academy compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
KIPP Philosophers Academy is No. 10 in both reading and math proficiency among the 11 5–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does KIPP Philosophers Academy compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
KIPP Philosophers Academy is No. 14 in both reading and math proficiency among the 15 5–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 5–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| KIPP Philosophers AcademyThis school | 11.6% | 20.8% |
| Crown Preparatory Academy | 24.4% | 50.6% |
| Equitas Academy #2 | 28.6% | 45.3% |
