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What's the biggest difference between KIPP Summit Academy and what you expected?
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Enrollment
427
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIPP SUMMIT ACADEMY DISTRICT·NCES 060245711159
KIPP Summit Academy
2005 Via Barrett, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 · (510) 258-0106 · Alameda County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL427 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
20.6:1
21 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
323 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 | 108 | 25% |
| Grade 6 | 107 | 25% |
| Grade 7 | 106 | 25% |
| Grade 8 | 106 | 25% |
Student demographics
54%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 Summit Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIPP Summit Academy this school | 427 | 75.6% | N/A |
| Muscatel Middle Rosemead | 511 | 76.7% | 59.7% |
| Temple (Roger W.) Intermediate Rosemead | 297 | 81.5% | 52.3% |
| Donald S. Jordan Intermediate Garden Grove | 551 | 85.5% | 62.4% |
| Francisco Middle San Francisco | 496 | 74.2% | 35.2% |
| Garvey (Richard) Intermediate Rosemead | 661 | 78.1% | 59.0% |
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 Summit Academy ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Alameda County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 427 | #1,048 of 1,377 | #40 of 51 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.6:1 | #552 of 1,279 | #22 of 49 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.4% | #566 of 1,278 | #34 of 49 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 75.6% | #634 of 1,329 | #19 of 50 |
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
427
+4 (+1%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
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 | 427 | 20.7 | 20.6:1 | 76% (323) |
| 2023-24 | 422 | 20.8 | 20.3:1 | 76% (322) |
| 2022-23 | 421 | 21.8 | 19.3:1 | 72% (304) |
| 2020-21 | 423 | 21 | 20.1:1 | 78% (329) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KIPP Summit Academy.
About KIPP Summit Academy
A small middle school in San Lorenzo, California, KIPP Summit Academy is part of KIPP Summit Academy District. Grades offered run from 5 through 8, with 427 students enrolled. For comparison, middle schools in California average about 659 students.
KIPP Summit Academy belongs to KIPP Summit Academy District.
At 56%, Asian students outnumber all other groups at KIPP Summit Academy combined. After that, the student body is 37% Hispanic, 3% Black, and 2% White. Among all residents of Alameda County, the Asian share is about 33%. By the diversity index, KIPP Summit Academy comes in at 54%.
Federal staffing data show 20.7 full-time-equivalent teachers at KIPP Summit Academy and a ratio of 20.6:1. Middle schools in California average about 20.7:1, a similar figure. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 76% of students. The rate at public schools in Alameda County averages 49%, lower than here.
KIPP Summit Academy is located in Alameda County, where median household income is about $129,367, 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Federal data list 394 public schools in Alameda County, with a combined enrollment of about 210,511.
Nearest public school: KIPP King Collegiate High, less than a tenth of a mile away. Other public schools within five miles: 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 Summit Academy is a publicly funded charter school.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, enrollment moved from 423 to 427, a small change.
Discussions about KIPP Summit Academy may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Alameda County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,649,473
Census ACS
Median income
$129,367
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
394
210,511 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in San Lorenzo
- Arroyo HighHigh · 1,499 students
- San Lorenzo HighHigh · 1,029 students
- KIPP King Collegiate HighHigh · 662 students
- Bohannon MiddleMiddle · 606 students
- Hesperian ElementaryElementary · 500 students
- Edendale MiddleMiddle · 483 students
Nearby schools
- KIPP King Collegiate High0.0 mi · 662
- Bay Elementary0.2 mi · 422
- Arroyo High0.8 mi · 1,499
- Del Rey Elementary0.8 mi · 373
- Grant Elementary0.9 mi · 322
- Washington Manor Middle0.9 mi · 500
Frequently asked questions
About KIPP Summit AcademyHow many students attend KIPP Summit Academy?
KIPP Summit Academy enrolls approximately 427 students in grades 05-08.
What grades does KIPP Summit Academy serve?
KIPP Summit Academy serves grades 05-08.
How many teachers does KIPP Summit Academy have?
KIPP Summit Academy employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.6:1.
What is the student diversity at KIPP Summit Academy?
Student demographics at KIPP Summit Academy are roughly 2% White, 37% Hispanic, 3% Black, 56% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is KIPP Summit Academy in?
KIPP Summit Academy is part of KIPP Summit Academy District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.