Serving 702 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory's student population of 702 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2015
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6045 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory's ranking?
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory is ranked #6045 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory often compared to?
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Connect Community Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory?
702 students attend Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory?
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory offer ?
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory part of?
Kipp Excelencia Community Preparatory is part of KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory School District.
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