Kipp Strive Academy

Kipp Strive Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade 5-8
1444 Lucile Ave SW,  Atlanta, GA
Westview Neighborhood
3.6
3.7
388 Students
C+
Niche Grade
Since 2009, KIPP STRIVE Academy has offered a Knowledge is Power Program charter-school education opportunity to families living in the historic Westview area of Atlanta. With approximately 400 students and 30 teachers, the Academy houses fifth through eighth grades. KIPP STRIVE Primary, serving kindergarten through fourth grade, is located on the same campus. STRIVE stands for Success Through Rigorous Instruction, Virtue and Enrichment, which is a vision shared by students and staff alike. The school believes building character is as important as academics. While the school is committed to excellence in instruction and learning, there is also an emphasis on respect, citizenship and hard work. As a public charter school, STRIVE Academy is tuition-free and offers open enrollment for students within its focus areas. Extracurricular activities span from sports, including band and dance, to academics, including a writing program to quiz bowl, as well as a youth entrepreneurship club in conjunction with Morehouse College.

School Details

Head of School
Kim Karacalidis
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
16%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
16%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
25.9%

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
6
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
3.8%
State Average
15.6%
Science
2.6%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
405:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Black
98.3%
Hispanic
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
White
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 4 Reviews
3.0 Alum
5/9/2023
This school academically has potential but it has changed since I graduated from here. I don't know how different it is now but back when I was going here the teachers cared about the students and they made sure the student wasn't behind on their work. If they were they would have the student take private lessons to help the student understand the lesson in a different way than other students. This school was the best middle school I have yet to see and the teachers really build relationships with the students one on one. The end-of-the-year field trips were the best and a great way to view the countries. I crossed off most of the things on my bucket list because the school would take us there at the end of the year with good behavior and good grades. I was sad when I graduated from this school because of the memories I had made attending this school. Lately, I have been hearing things about the school that just makes me upset at how the world is turning out.
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3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/7/2021
Our first year was 2020 so it was a big adjustment with going virtual. The Principal, Mr. Bray, was sure to be in high communication with the parent emails and Zoom meetings. I appreciated that. Also, the Educators are awesome. You can tell they like their jobs and want to teach. They understood it...
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1.0 other
5/2/2017
Most of the students don't live in the district. They show favoritism, you have to know someone in order fir your child to get accepted in to the school. They have students there who reside in Cobb County and uses fake addresses. They need to be investigated
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5.0 other
3/24/2015
I am the grandmother of a 5th grade Kippster, and I have nothing but great things to say about the school. It has a very rigorous curriculum, and there are very high expectations of every child. The children rise to the demand, academically and behaviorally. Although the children work hard, they are...
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Kipp Strive Academy

Kipp Strive Academy is a charter school for students in grades 5-8 in Atlanta, GA and is served by the Atlanta Public Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 388 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Kipp Strive Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $330,320. Discover additional schools in the area, like KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, Fulton Leadership Academy, Atlanta Classical Academy, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kipp Strive Academy.

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