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Kipp Academy Boston Charter School vs. Young Achievers K-8 School

Should you attend Kipp Academy Boston Charter School or Young Achievers K-8 School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Kipp Academy Boston Charter School
37 Babson Street, Kipp Academy
Mattapan, MA 02126
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Young Achievers K-8 School
20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kipp Academy Boston Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Young Achievers K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
591 students
466 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kipp Academy Boston Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Young Achievers K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kipp Academy Boston Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Young Achievers K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kipp Academy Boston Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Young Achievers K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Academy Boston Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the KIPP Academy Boston Charter School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Young Achievers K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1398 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1605 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kipp Academy Boston Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Young Achievers K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
8%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Academy Boston Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the KIPP Academy Boston Charter School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Young Achievers K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
8%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Academy Boston Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the KIPP Academy Boston Charter School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Young Achievers K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kipp Academy Boston Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the KIPP Academy Boston Charter School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Young Achievers K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kipp Academy Boston Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Young Achievers K-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
44
Kindergarten Students
60
50
Grade 1 Students
75
51
Grade 2 Students
72
59
Grade 3 Students
68
39
Grade 4 Students
70
55
Grade 5 Students
68
48
Grade 6 Students
64
50
Grade 7 Students
54
35
Grade 8 Students
60
35

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Young Achievers K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kipp Academy Boston Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the KIPP Academy Boston Charter School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Young Achievers K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
60%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kipp Academy Boston Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the KIPP Academy Boston Charter School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Young Achievers K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kipp Academy Boston Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the KIPP Academy Boston Charter School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Young Achievers K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kipp Academy Boston Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the KIPP Academy Boston Charter School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Young Achievers K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kipp Academy Boston Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the KIPP Academy Boston Charter School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Young Achievers K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
81%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kipp Academy Boston Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the KIPP Academy Boston Charter School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Young Achievers K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kipp Academy Boston Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the KIPP Academy Boston Charter School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Young Achievers K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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