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6100 S. Hoover St, Los Angeles, CA 90044-5418
Summary
KIPP Scholar Academy is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 35th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 34.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 24.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 34.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 24.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,185/1,734 (32nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,058/1,735 (39th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 434 |
| Low-Income Students | 363 (83.6%) |
| English Learners | 77 (17.7%) |
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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 1.0 points over the full period. Math rose 1.5 points from last year and fell 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math -1.6 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 30.6% to 43.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,185 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 34.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 28% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 17% to 17%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 17.9% to 30.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,058 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.9-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.3-point gap at a typical California 5–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 22.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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 Scholar Academy compare within the district?
KIPP Scholar Academy is No. 8 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 12 5–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does KIPP Scholar Academy rank in California?
KIPP Scholar Academy ranks No. 1,185 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,058 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 Scholar Academy compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 3 in math among 12 5–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.4% meet the reading standard and 24.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does KIPP Scholar Academy compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
KIPP Scholar Academy is No. 7 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 11 5–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does KIPP Scholar Academy compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
KIPP Scholar Academy is No. 10 in reading and No. 6 in 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 Scholar AcademyThis school | 24.7% | 34.7% |
| Crown Preparatory Academy | 24.4% | 50.6% |
| Equitas Academy #2 | 28.6% | 45.3% |
