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Enrollment
465
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIPP SOL ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060236913005
KIPP Sol Academy
4800 East Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90022 · (323) 800-5220 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL465 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
21.0:1
22 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
373 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 | 101 | 22% |
| Grade 6 | 126 | 27% |
| Grade 7 | 121 | 26% |
| Grade 8 | 117 | 25% |
Student demographics
3%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 Sol Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Sol Academy this school | 465 | 80.2% | N/A |
| Myrtle Avenue Elementary Lamont | 422 | 78.2% | 23.5% |
| Fairview Middle Gonzales | 426 | 83.8% | 22.5% |
| STEAM Academy @ Burke Pico Rivera | 534 | 82.2% | 38.3% |
| KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory Los Angeles | 529 | 76.6% | N/A |
| Padilla-Pace Middle Brawley | 445 | 83.8% | 35.1% |
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 Sol Academy ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 465 | #977 of 1,377 | #218 of 317 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 21.0:1 | #620 of 1,279 | #143 of 301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 3.0% | #1,253 of 1,278 | #291 of 301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 80.2% | #542 of 1,329 | #181 of 312 |
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
465
-48 (-9%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
21.0:1
was 25.6:1
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 | 465 | 22.1 | 21.0:1 | 80% (373) |
| 2023-24 | 488 | 19.2 | 25.5:1 | 86% (421) |
| 2022-23 | 494 | 19 | 26.0:1 | 83% (410) |
| 2020-21 | 513 | 20 | 25.6:1 | 86% (439) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KIPP Sol Academy.
About KIPP Sol Academy
KIPP Sol Academy is a middle school in Los Angeles, California, reachable at (323) 800-5220. The school enrolls 465 students, from grades 5 through 8. Average enrollment for middle schools in California is about 659, so this school runs 29% smaller than that.
The school's district is KIPP Sol Academy District.
Federal enrollment data show KIPP Sol Academy is 98% Hispanic. Among all residents of Los Angeles County, the Hispanic share is about 48%. Pick two students at random and there is a 3% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The ratio of students to teachers is 21.0:1, with 22.1 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. That is close to the 20.7:1 average for middle schools in California. Lunch subsidy eligibility at KIPP Sol Academy is 80%. The average for public schools in Los Angeles County is 70%.
Census Bureau estimates for Los Angeles County show that the median household income is $90,112, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 36% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 10%. There are 2,244 public schools in Los Angeles County, enrolling about 1,265,907 students in all.
KIPP Iluminar Academy is the public school closest to KIPP Sol Academy, less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Locale: Suburb: Large. In NCES terms, the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. KIPP Sol Academy operates as a charter school, which is publicly funded and run under a charter.
Enrollment has fallen by 48 students since 2020-21, to 465. By 2024-25, the school had 21.0 students per teacher, compared with 25.6 in 2020-21.
Posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs are welcome on this page. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- KIPP Iluminar Academy0.0 mi · 593
- Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary0.2 mi · 316
- Brooklyn Avenue0.3 mi · 510
- Ednovate - Encore Arts and Media College Prep0.4 mi · 48
- Alfonso B. Perez Special Education Center0.4 mi · 243
- SIATech Academy South0.5 mi · 194
Frequently asked questions
About KIPP Sol AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at KIPP Sol Academy?
KIPP Sol Academy enrolls approximately 465 students in grades 05-08.
What grades does KIPP Sol Academy serve?
KIPP Sol Academy serves grades 05-08.
How many teachers does KIPP Sol Academy have?
KIPP Sol Academy employs 22 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.0:1.
What is the student diversity at KIPP Sol Academy?
Student demographics at KIPP Sol Academy are roughly 0% White, 98% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees KIPP Sol Academy?
KIPP Sol Academy is overseen by KIPP Sol Academy District in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.