Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kipp Wonder Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Wonder Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kipp Wonder Academy's student population of 312 students has grown by 113% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 110% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Wonder Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Wonder Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1858 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
95%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Wonder Academy's ranking?
Kipp Wonder Academy is ranked #1858 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Kipp Wonder Academy?
312 students attend Kipp Wonder Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Kipp Wonder Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Wonder Academy?
Kipp Wonder Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kipp Wonder Academy offer ?
Kipp Wonder Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kipp Wonder Academy part of?
Kipp Wonder Academy is part of KIPP St Louis School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Wonder Academy located?
Kipp Wonder Academy is located in the Marine Villa neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Marine Villa.
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