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Enrollment
423
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIPP HEARTWOOD ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060161911444
KIPP Heartwood Academy
1250 South King Rd., San Jose, CA 95122 · (408) 926-5477 · Santa Clara County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL423 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
24 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
311 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 107 | 25% |
| Grade 6 | 108 | 26% |
| Grade 7 | 104 | 25% |
| Grade 8 | 104 | 25% |
Student demographics
48%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like KIPP Heartwood Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Heartwood Academy this school | 423 | 73.5% | N/A |
| William Sheppard Middle San Jose | 451 | 71.4% | 24.3% |
| Sylvandale Middle San Jose | 330 | 74.5% | 26.2% |
| Parkside Intermediate San Bruno | 491 | 68.2% | 34.8% |
| Louis Lake Intermediate Garden Grove | 453 | 81.7% | 52.1% |
| Dr. Walter C. Ralston Intermediate Garden Grove | 485 | 81.6% | 50.0% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where KIPP Heartwood Academy ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Santa Clara County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 423 | #1,054 of 1,377 | #50 of 66 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.5:1 | #147 of 1,279 | #12 of 65 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.5% | #707 of 1,278 | #42 of 65 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 73.5% | #678 of 1,329 | #15 of 66 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
423
0 (0%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
was 20.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 423 | 24.2 | 17.5:1 | 74% (311) |
| 2023-24 | 418 | 24.9 | 16.8:1 | 75% (315) |
| 2022-23 | 415 | 26.4 | 15.7:1 | 70% (292) |
| 2020-21 | 423 | 21 | 20.1:1 | 75% (319) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KIPP Heartwood Academy.
About KIPP Heartwood Academy
A low-enrollment middle-grades school in San Jose, California, KIPP Heartwood Academy is part of KIPP Heartwood Academy District. It enrolled 423 students in grades 5 through 8 for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is 36% lower than the average for middle schools in California, which is about 659.
KIPP Heartwood Academy District operates KIPP Heartwood Academy.
At 65%, Hispanic students outnumber all other groups at KIPP Heartwood Academy combined. After that, the student body is 32% Asian. Among all residents of Santa Clara County, the Hispanic share is about 25%. KIPP Heartwood Academy has a diversity index of 48%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Teachers at the school number 24.2 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 17.5:1. The 20.7:1 average for middle schools in California is higher than this school's figure. Roughly 74% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Santa Clara County average 37%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Santa Clara County show that median household income is about $164,281, about 57% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. KIPP Heartwood Academy is one of 412 public schools in Santa Clara County, which together enroll about 230,059 students.
The next-closest public school is Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
Federal data place KIPP Heartwood Academy in the City: Large locale, which means it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. KIPP Heartwood Academy is a charter school, a type of public school that operates under a charter.
Enrollment at KIPP Heartwood Academy was 423 in 2020-21 and 423 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 20.1:1; by 2024-25 it was 17.5:1.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Santa Clara County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,902,047
Census ACS
Median income
$164,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
412
230,059 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in San Jose
- Evergreen Valley HighHigh · 2,703 students
- Independence HighHigh · 2,289 students
- Silver Creek HighHigh · 2,139 students
- Santa Teresa HighHigh · 2,134 students
- Piedmont Hills HighHigh · 1,918 students
- Leigh HighHigh · 1,884 students
Nearby schools
- Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy0.0 mi · 416
- A. J. Dorsa Elementary0.2 mi · 284
- Adelante Dual Language Academy II0.5 mi · 368
- O. S. Hubbard Elementary0.5 mi · 427
- Renaissance Academy0.6 mi · 348
- Santee Elementary0.7 mi · 318
Frequently asked questions
About KIPP Heartwood AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at KIPP Heartwood Academy?
KIPP Heartwood Academy enrolls approximately 423 students in grades 05-08.
What age range does KIPP Heartwood Academy serve?
KIPP Heartwood Academy serves students from grade 05 through grade 08.
How many teachers does KIPP Heartwood Academy have?
KIPP Heartwood Academy employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.
How diverse is KIPP Heartwood Academy?
KIPP Heartwood Academy reports a student body of 0% White, 65% Hispanic, 0% Black, 32% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is KIPP Heartwood Academy in?
KIPP Heartwood Academy is part of KIPP Heartwood Academy District.
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