Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School

About Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School

Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School is a public charter school located in Blytheville, Arkansas. It is part of the nationwide network of KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) schools, which are designed to provide a high-quality education to underserved communities. Kipp Blytheville is dedicated to preparing its students for college and career success. The school offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, with a focus on core academic subjects such as math, science, and English. Students are also exposed to a variety of electives, including art, music, and physical education. Kipp Blytheville also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and community service opportunities. The school also has a strong emphasis on character development and encourages its students to be responsible, respectful, and kind. Kipp Blytheville is committed to helping its students reach their full potential and become successful, well-rounded individuals.

Address:	1007 S Franklin St Blytheville, AR 72315
Phone:	(870) 780-6333
Site:	www.kipp.org
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	229 students

Overview Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School

Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School serves 229 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School

Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.