Serving 646 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Academy Boston Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Academy Boston Charter School's student population of 646 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
646 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kipp Academy Boston Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Academy Boston Charter School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
59%
10%
White
1%
51%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Academy Boston Charter School's ranking?
Kipp Academy Boston Charter School is ranked #1398 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Kipp Academy Boston Charter School often compared to?
Kipp Academy Boston Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooke Charter School, Young Achievers K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Academy Boston Charter School?
646 students attend Kipp Academy Boston Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kipp Academy Boston Charter School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Academy Boston Charter School?
Kipp Academy Boston Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kipp Academy Boston Charter School offer ?
Kipp Academy Boston Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kipp Academy Boston Charter School part of?
Kipp Academy Boston Charter School is part of KIPP Academy Boston Charter School District.
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