School Profile · San Jose
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy posts 46% meeting the standard against 39% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
1250 South King Road, 95122 (opens in new tab)·Alum Rock Union Elementary·San Jose·Grades 5-8·416 students·81% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(408) 251-5600·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
47
🤝 Culture First · Developing
ranked #697 statewide · #2 of 8 in Alum Rock Union Elementary
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy scores 47 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 69th percentile of 2,238 California middle schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “46% proficient” and call it done. Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy deserves a closer read. The school sits in San Jose, where four in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
34%
25%
41%
Grade 6 · 59% proficient
25%
24%
51%
Grade 7 · 49% proficient
19%
33%
48%
Grade 8 · 52% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding falls 14.5pp across grades; the floor slips 6.8pp. The state average falls 0.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
22.8%
State 16.8%
6.0pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
46.2%
State 39.3%
6.9pp above state avg
Growth (G6→G8)
-13.2pp
State +1.5pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
10.7%
State 18.5%
7.8pp below state avg
Suspension rate
1.3%
State 3.7%
2.3pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
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High School
No feeder data available for this level
Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
Your other options
Nearby Middle Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 47
KIPP Heartwood Academy
Alum Rock Union Elementary · 0 mi
Strong
71/100
Sunrise Middle
Santa Clara County Office of Education · 2 mi
Developing
39/100
August Boeger Middle
Mount Pleasant Elementary · 2.2 mi
Developing
31/100
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 56
Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
Santa Clara County Office of Education · 1.1 mi
Solid
62/100
Rocketship Discovery Prep
Santa Clara County Office of Education · 2 mi
Solid
57/100
Rocketship Mosaic Elementary
Franklin-McKinley Elementary · 1 mi
Developing
48/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic79.3%
White1.2%
Asian17.1%
Other2.4%
GenderFemale 52.2%Male 47.8%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 80.8% (17pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
416
444 below CA avg (~860)
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
2 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,303
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$69,440 – $129,227
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy in San Jose, 46.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 23.8% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 22.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (32.5% Math proficient); Hispanic students (40.9% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 43.7 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 332 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · English Learner−43.7pp
6.6% vs 50.3% overall · n=125
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · Disabilities−24.0pp
0.0% vs 24.0% overall · n=18
Math · English Learner−28.4pp
9.1% vs 37.5% overall · n=125
Math Exceeded · Disabilities−19.7pp
0.0% vs 19.7% overall · n=18
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income332 tested
ELA 46.7%·Math 32.5%· +22.9pp vs district
Hispanic320 tested
ELA 40.9%·Math 25.6%· +18.0pp vs district
English Learner125 tested
ELA 6.4%·Math 8.8%· +1.8pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency falls by 7.5pp from grade 6 to grade 8 at this school. District average: +2.8pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$104K
$19K above CA median
Median Home Value
$873K
$214K above CA median
Bachelor's+
19%
16pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
3.9 years avg experience
19 teachers · 37% second-year
Teacher Credentials
66% fully credentialed
15.6% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
22.8%
↑ vs CA 16.8% · 57th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
46.2%
↑ vs CA 39.3% · 55th pctile
Growth (G6→G8) · 15%
-13.2pp
↓ vs CA +1.5pp · 40th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
10.7%
↑ vs CA 18.5% · 61th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.3%
↑ vs CA 3.7% · 59th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 106 | 18% | 23% | 23% | 37% | 41% | −7 |
| Grade 6 | 107 | 34% | 25% | 19% | 22% | 59% | +12 |
| Grade 7 | 99 | 25% | 24% | 24% | 26% | 49% | +2 |
| Grade 8 | 94 | 19% | 33% | 18% | 30% | 52% | +6 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 106 | 20% | 13% | 25% | 42% | 33% | −2 |
| Grade 6 | 107 | 30% | 21% | 19% | 31% | 50% | +15 |
| Grade 7 | 99 | 15% | 20% | 23% | 41% | 35% | +1 |
| Grade 8 | 94 | 14% | 17% | 24% | 45% | 31% | −1 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 200 | 13% | 15% | 55% | 18% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 332 | 46.7% | +23 | +8 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 320 | 40.9% | +18 | +2 |
| English Learners | 125 | 6.4% | +2 | −4 |
03Peer comparison · nearest middle schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy ← | — | 47 | 22.8% | 46.2% | −13.2 | 1.3% |
| KIPP Heartwood Academy | 0 mi | 71 | 43.7% | 67.6% | +4.5 | 1.0% |
| Sunrise Middle | 2 mi | 39 | 13.0% | 35.6% | +5.6 | 2.3% |
| August Boeger Middle | 2.2 mi | 31 | 9.7% | 26.6% | +8.8 | 3.4% |
| California average | — | 40 | 16.8% | 39.3% | +1.5 | 3.7% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #585 → #256 → #170 → #193 → #697
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=2,238 middle schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy a good middle school?
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy has a Scope Score of 47 out of 100, placing it in the 69th percentile of California middle schools and ranked #697 statewide. 22.8% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 6.0 percentage points above the California average of 16.8%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for middle schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 46.2% of students at Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 22.8% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 23.4% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 22.8% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 600 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy ranks #697 among California middle schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 69th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 6 to grade 8 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy decreases by 13.2 percentage points from Grade 6 to grade 8 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the middle Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy?
10.7% of students at Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 18.5%. The suspension rate is 1.3%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy compare to other schools in San Jose?
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy scores 47/100 (69th percentile) among California middle schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 416 students. Use the schools in San Jose page or the map view to compare all middle schools nearby.
How does Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy in San Jose, 46.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 23.8% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy outperforms its district average for low-income students by 22.9 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (32.5% Math proficient); Hispanic students (40.9% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 43.7 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 332 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.