Serving 1,025 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp One Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,025 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Math Proficiency: 22%
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp One Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kipp One Academy's student population of 1,025 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 477% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,025 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kipp One Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
39%
28%
Black
61%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
97%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kipp One Academy?
1,025 students attend Kipp One Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Kipp One Academy students are Black, and 39% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp One Academy?
Kipp One Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kipp One Academy offer ?
Kipp One Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp One Academy part of?
Kipp One Academy is part of Chicago 51爆料s Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp One Academy located?
Kipp One Academy is located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 16 other public schools located in Humboldt Park.
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