printOur Results
Every day, KIPP students nationwide are proving that demographics do not define destiny. KIPPsters in St. Louis come from traditionally underserved communities – 89% are from low-income families and 98% are African American. They too are proving that dedication, not demographics determines results.
Take a look at our results.
Rapid Progress
Most of the 240 students enrolled in KIPP St. Louis entered the school severely behind their peers in the St. Louis Public School (SLPS) district and in the state of Missouri, in both Math and Communication Arts. But KIPP St. Louis is making rapid progress in both areas.
In just two years, KIPP St. Louis students have matched their SLPS peers in proficiency in Communication Arts and exceeded them in Math.
Lasting Gains Exceeding National Growth
KIPP students in St. Louis, when tested on a national exam taken by more than 2,900,000 students, are making academic gains that put their growth above the 90th percentile. Our KIPPsters are making significant gains, and doing it faster than their peers nationwide.
