KIPP INDY COLLEGE PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the KIPP Indy College Prep Middle school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 292 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, KIPP Indy College Prep Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle, located on East 30th Street in Indianapolis, is a public charter school that operates under the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network. The school is designed to serve students in grades 5 through 8, focusing on a college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic rigor, character development, and the cultivation of strong study habits. By maintaining a longer school day and year than traditional public schools, the institution aims to provide students with the additional time and support necessary to close the achievement gap and prepare them for long-term success in high school and beyond.
Beyond academics, the school places a heavy emphasis on fostering a supportive, values-driven community, often referred to as a "college-going culture." KIPP Indy College Prep Middle utilizes a structured environment that encourages student leadership and personal responsibility, working closely with families to ensure that students are meeting high expectations. As part of the broader KIPP Indy network, the middle school is committed to supporting its alumni through college and career paths, striving to provide equitable educational opportunities for students in the Indianapolis area.
For more information, contact KIPP Indy College Prep Middle at (317) 547-5477 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 547-5477
KIPP INDY COLLEGE PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in Indianapolis, IN with about 292 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Indianapolis Charter School Board - District:
- KIPP Indy College Prep Middle
- Total Students:
- 292
- Teachers:
- 16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 292 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KIPP INDY COLLEGE PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 85.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- White
- 3.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.