Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kipp Wisdom Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Wisdom Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kipp Wisdom Academy's student population of 285 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Kipp Wisdom Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Wisdom Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1964 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
92%
15%
White
1%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Wisdom Academy's ranking?
Kipp Wisdom Academy is ranked #1964 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Kipp Wisdom Academy often compared to?
Kipp Wisdom Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Momentum Fox Park, Stix Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Kipp Wisdom Academy?
285 students attend Kipp Wisdom Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kipp Wisdom Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kipp Wisdom Academy?
Kipp Wisdom Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Kipp Wisdom Academy offer ?
Kipp Wisdom Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Wisdom Academy part of?
Kipp Wisdom Academy is part of KIPP St Louis School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Wisdom Academy located?
Kipp Wisdom Academy is located in the Fox Park neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Fox Park.
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