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KIPP Raices Academy

668 Atlantic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90022

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1287 of 6783 in California

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About KIPP Raices Academy

KIPP Raices Academy is a charter school in Los Angeles, California, that is part of the KIPP SoCal network and serves students in grades K–4. The school is in a big suburb and has about 587 students. KIPP Raices Academy has about 27 full-time equivalent teachers, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of 22:1, which is the same as the district average. The school also offers structured support through academic instruction and enrichment programs. The school's student body is pretty even, with 48% female and 52% male students. About 83% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged, which shows that the school is committed to serving high-need communities. KIPP Raices Academy focuses on preparing students for college by combining core academic instruction with social-emotional learning, character development, and chances to learn more after school. Based on the data we have, about 52% of students are good at math and 44% are good at English Language Arts. This shows that they are doing well in math and should keep working on their reading and writing skills. KIPP Raices Academy is in a lively neighborhood in Los Angeles where families are involved.

KIPP Raices Academy Contact Information

Address

668 Atlantic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90022

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Phone

(323) 780-3900

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 54% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
587
Total Students
$90556
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1287 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at KIPP Raices Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.68%
Asian 1.19%
Hispanic 97.1%
Black 0.51%
Two+ Races 0.51%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.68%
Asian
1.19%
Hispanic
97.1%
Black
0.51%
Two+ Races
0.51%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 587
47.7%
280 Female
52.3%
307 Male

Student Population

587 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

293 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

KIPP Raices Academy in Los Angeles, California, is making a difference in the lives of its students, particularly those with disabilities. The school has put in place new systems and supports to help these students do well in school. The staff at KIPP Raices work together to create a caring environment where every student can do well. They put a lot of emphasis on community and working together.

The school's method has worked well, and students with disabilities in LAUSD are doing better than their peers. KIPP Raices has also been named a National Blue Ribbon School, which shows how dedicated it is to academic excellence. The Principal of the school says that teamwork is very important and that "We are invested in each other's success, because that means success for all of our kids."

FAQ

Q1. What does KIPP Raices Academy do to help students with different learning styles?

Ans. KIPP Raices Academy changes how it teaches and gives advice so that students with different learning needs feel supported and able to learn.

Q2. How do you talk to families?

Ans. KIPP Raices Academy values open communication by giving families updates, progress reports, and chances to get involved.

Q3. What values are upheld all year long?

Ans. The school says that respect, responsibility, and perseverance are important values for students to learn.

Q4. What does KIPP Raices Academy do to make classrooms interesting?

Ans. KIPP Raices Academy keeps students interested and helps them understand academic concepts clearly by using interactive lessons and structured activities.

Q5. What kind of help do students get?

Ans. KIPP Raices Academy has teachers who keep an eye on students' progress and give them support when they face problems.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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