D
Needs Improvement
37/100

KIPP West Philadelphia CS

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 5070 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 14th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
D
Students gain 0.71 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 15th percentile
Resources
B+
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

37
Repit Score
out of 100
849
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%14/1002.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%15/100Students gain 0.71 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 15th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs 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 −14 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 proficiency17% (−45 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−45 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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.

School Information

Address 5070 Parkside Avenue
City Philadelphia
ZIP Code 19131
District 4200888
NCES School ID 420088807693
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19131

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,434
Per Capita Income $27,140
Poverty Rate 22.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%
High School or Higher 92.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $156,400
Median Rent $1,268
Owner-Occupied 44.0%
Renter-Occupied 56.0%
View full data for ZIP 19131 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for KIPP West Philadelphia CS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 93.5%
Hispanic/Latino 2.9%
Two or More Races 3.1%
White 0.1%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 849
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for KIPP West Philadelphia CS?
KIPP West Philadelphia CS has a Repit School Score of 37 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 West Philadelphia CS?
KIPP West Philadelphia CS has 849 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does KIPP West Philadelphia CS serve?
KIPP West Philadelphia CS serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does KIPP West Philadelphia CS receive per student?
KIPP West Philadelphia CS receives $18,076 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around KIPP West Philadelphia CS in 19131 ▼
Avg Home Value
$164,563
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,629
1-Year Change
+8.8%
% Renters
56.0%

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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