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KIPP Scholar Academy

1729 West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90062

About KIPP Scholar Academy

KIPP Scholar Academy at 1729 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the South Los Angeles area of Los Angeles, CA 90062 serves grades 5–8 with about 309 students and a student–teacher ratio near 21:1. The gender mix is roughly 45% male and 55% female learners. Around 15% are proficient in math, and around 35% are proficient in reading, offering a clear look at core academic performance in this charter middle school. The campus reflects a focused learning environment where students engage in core subjects and structured academic blocks during the school day. Homes near this part of South Los Angeles generally fall around $600,000 to $950,000, giving families access to urban residential areas with transit options and local amenities nearby. Mornings tend to carry a steady cadence as students arrive from nearby blocks or by transit and move into clearly sequenced class blocks that help maintain focus through lessons and activities. With ongoing development in academics and community engagement, the school continues efforts to strengthen academic outcomes and student readiness among the best middle schools in California.

KIPP Scholar Academy Contact Information

Address

1729 West Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90062

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Phone

(323) 292-2272

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 15%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 15% in Math and 35% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
309
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5213 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at KIPP Scholar 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 - 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%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 46.93%
Black 47.9%
Two+ Races 4.85%
Native Am. 0.32%
White
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
46.93%
Black
47.9%
Two+ Races
4.85%
Native Am.
0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 309
55.34%
171 Female
44.66%
138 Male

Student Population

309 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

77 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

KIPP Scholar Academy collaborated with SheStyles to organize a boutique-style holiday pop-up shop in January 2026. The event benefited over 60 families and enabled girls from all grade levels to choose new outfits free of charge. The partnership functioned as a short-term support activity intended to provide material assistance to participating families.

FAQ

Q1. What academic focus is described by KIPP Scholar Academy?

Ans. KIPP Scholar Academy describes a college-preparatory focus supported by structured middle school instruction.

Q2. What student resources are available at KIPP Scholar Academy?

Ans. KIPP Scholar Academy outlines academic supports and student guidance services available alongside counseling support.

Q3. How does KIPP Scholar Academy share information with families?

Ans. KIPP Scholar Academy uses its family communication system to deliver routine updates and school notices.

Q4. What student programs are shared by KIPP Scholar Academy?

Ans. KIPP Scholar Academy shares information about academic programs and school activities listed on its calendar.

Q5. What learning tools support instruction at KIPP Scholar Academy?

Ans. KIPP Scholar Academy provides instructional technology and library access as part of instructional support services.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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