D
Needs Improvement
36/100

KIPP Philadelphia CS

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 2539 N. 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
D
Students gain 0.64 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 10th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

36
Repit Score
out of 100
864
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%10/100Students gain 0.64 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.78 in 2009–19; 11th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency33% (−29 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency16% (−31 pts vs. state avg 47%)
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 Pennsylvania 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%16%reading -1 pts, math +2 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income31%15%reading -13 pts, math -8 pts15th 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 2539 N. 16th Street
City Philadelphia
ZIP Code 19132
District 4200122
NCES School ID 420012200758
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19132

Understanding the community around KIPP Philadelphia CS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $28,287
Per Capita Income $23,046
Poverty Rate 31.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%
High School or Higher 81.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $62,000
Median Rent $1,064
Owner-Occupied 49.4%
Renter-Occupied 50.6%
View full data for ZIP 19132 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for KIPP Philadelphia CS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 90.9%
Hispanic/Latino 3.9%
Two or More Races 4.5%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 864
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for KIPP Philadelphia CS?
KIPP Philadelphia CS has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Philadelphia CS?
KIPP Philadelphia CS has 864 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does KIPP Philadelphia CS serve?
KIPP Philadelphia CS serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does KIPP Philadelphia CS receive per student?
KIPP Philadelphia CS receives $22,574 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around KIPP Philadelphia CS in 19132 ▼
Avg Home Value
$72,543
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,419
1-Year Change
+2.6%
% Renters
50.6%

Other Schools in 19132

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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