Results

New Research Shows KIPP Public Schools Are Closing the College Completion Gap!

Read the full study from Mathematica here.

Eight Essential Questions

Helping to prepare our students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose — college, career, and beyond is only possible if we know exactly how we are doing.

Data helps us understand what our true impact is, what is working, and what needs to be improved. Our Eight Essential Questions provide a yardstick by which to measure our progress, keep us focused as we grow, and—most important—help us keep the promises we make to our students and their families.

Are we reaching the students and families with whom we aim to partner?

Our student demographics mirror the districts we serve with comparable ELL, SPED, and Free/Reduced lunch numbers in both Lynn and Boston. Please refer to individual school pages for school-specific demographics.

Are our students staying with us?

We prioritize students not just starting with us, but staying with us. We track and analyze attrition data throughout the year to ensure students are able to stay with us for a complete K-8 (in Boston) and K-12 (in Lynn) education.

Are our students growing and achieving?

We use internal assessments, including iReady, DIBELs, unit assessments and more, as well as state and nation-wide assessments, such as MCAS and ACT, to monitor and drive student growth and achievement year after year. We also view data across subgroups to ensure all students are consistently learning and growing across classrooms, grades and schools.

Are our students on the path to a fulfilled life?

Our KIPP Forward Team works to ensure students are supported in their postsecondary planning, matriculation, and persistence in college, career, and beyond. 76% of the Class of 2025 planned to matriculate to a four-year college or university, while 92% graduated with a defined postsecondary plan, including college, career, or military pathways.

Are we building a sustainable people model?

We work hard to ensure we are fully hired to meet the needs of our students and to retain our incredible staff members year after year.

Are we building a sustainable financial model?

We closely monitor our school and regional budgets to ensure the overall health and sustainability of our organization, while also working to ensure we are creating systems and structures that maintain and support our regional goals and priorities.

Are we making tangible progress and continuous growth on celebrating the backgrounds of all of our students?

We prioritize continually developing our staff and leaders to ensure that we are positioned to positively impact student outcomes across our region.

Are we positively engaging families?

We believe in co-authoring with our families and monitor the effectiveness using a yearly Family Survey. We have also begun administering a student survey through YouthTruth that helps us identify strengths and opportunities to strength our students’ sense of belonging.