C
Below Average
57/100

KIPP Empower Academy

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 8466 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003
Overall
C
57/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 35% · Math 42% proficient · 36th percentile in California
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

57
Repit Score
out of 100
602
Students
enrolled
24.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%36/100reading 24th percentile, math 48th percentile among California elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−13 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+5 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black32%37%reading +2 pts, math +14 pts67th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%52%reading +2 pts, math +18 pts65th percentile (list)
Low-income32%42%reading -7 pts, math +9 pts46th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8466 South Figueroa St.
City Los Angeles
ZIP Code 90003
District 0602140
NCES School ID 060214012717
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90003

Understanding the community around KIPP Empower Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,275
Per Capita Income $17,057
Poverty Rate 25.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.3%
High School or Higher 52.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $494,600
Median Rent $1,407
Owner-Occupied 27.0%
Renter-Occupied 73.0%
View full data for ZIP 90003 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for KIPP Empower Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 56.5%
Black 40.7%
Two or More Races 1.8%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 602
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 24.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for KIPP Empower Academy?
KIPP Empower Academy has a Repit School Score of 57 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend KIPP Empower Academy?
KIPP Empower Academy has 602 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.1:1.
What grades does KIPP Empower Academy serve?
KIPP Empower Academy serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does KIPP Empower Academy receive per student?
KIPP Empower Academy receives $17,080 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around KIPP Empower Academy in 90003 ▼
Avg Home Value
$609,187
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,698
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
73.0%

Other Schools in 90003

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026