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Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP)
Charter Schools

KIPP had positive effects on mathematics achievement and English language arts achievement, and potentially positive effects on science achievement and social studies achievement for middle and high school students, and no discernible effects on student progression for high school students.
The Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) is a nationwide network of free open-enrollment college-preparatory schools in under-resourced communities throughout the United States. KIPP schools are usually established under state charter school laws and KIPP is America’s largest network of charter schools. KIPP Aims to prepare poor and minority students to succeed in a college preparatory curriculum. It provides training for principals and offers them greater autonomy over budget and hiring decisions. KIPP schools provide about 60% more instructional time than traditional public schools—through a longer school day and additional instructional days on Saturdays and in the summer.

Findings

4
studies that met standards out of
6
eligible studies reviewed
Outcome
domain
Effectiveness Rating Grades Evidence Tier
English language arts achievement Positive effects 5-12
General Mathematics Achievement Positive effects 5-12
Science Achievement Potentially positive effects 6-12
Social Studies Achievement Potentially positive effects 6-12
Student progression No discernible effects 9-12

Last Updated: January 2018

Race

Black
59%
White
4%
Other or unknown
41%

Ethnicity

Hispanic
36%
Not Hispanic or Latino
64%

Gender

Male: 48%
Female: 52%

Free & Reduced-Price Lunch

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84%

English Learners

English Learners icon
7%
Note: This summary only includes data from studies that reported sample information. The Intervention Report may include evidence from other studies that met standards, but did not report sample information.


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