KIPP Legacy

2620 Russell Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(763) 402-7441 School website
Grades:
K-5
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Thur: 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM, Fri: 8:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
Yes
District:
Charter

School performance rating

No rating
Rating not provided. Why not?

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Spanish

Extra programming

KIPP Minnesota offers the YMCA-Beacons extracurricular after-school programming at both campuses. In addition, KIPP has a range of sports teams & other programming, including Basketball & clubs.

Extracurriculars Offered:

Sports

Uniforms

Students who attend KIPP Legacy are required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

To enroll, contact the front office at enroll@kippminnesota.org or (612) 287-9700.

Students at this school

Students, by population (56 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    4%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    89%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    5%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    2%
  • English Language Learner
    1%
  • From a Low Income Background
    95%
  • Special Education
    1%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (16 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    6%
  • Black or African American
    31%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    6%
  • Two or more races
    0%
  • White
    56%

Average student to teacher ratio

4:1

Academics

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Academic performance rating

No rating
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Academic programming

KIPPsters take advantage of opportunities to foster & develop independence to prepare them for college & beyond. From student-led discussions, to analyzing texts, to researching & visiting local colleges, KIPP students grow by stepping out of their comfort zone & succeeding in new situations. They want their students to love learning & love coming to school. Joy is contagious & that’s why they infuse it into everything we do! Teachers pay attention to even the smallest details, from classroom environment to lesson plan design, to make sure students have fun & stay engaged. A college prep program, KIPP Forward program helps alumni with school selection, college admision, & college & career selection. Offers arts-focused & STEAM programming with an early focus on literacy.

Academic Programs Offered:

Arts Focused Programming, College Prep, STEM/STEAM

Special education programming

KIPP Minnesota holistically serves students in Special Education. Our approach serves the individualized needs of students with disabilities by partnering with teachers, families, & providers to ensure that all needs are met & students can thrive. Our goal is to individualize content for students while allowing them to access the least restrictive environment.

English language learner programming

KIPP Minnesota offers programming for students where English is a new language. The primary purpose of the ELL program is to provide students with an educational environment that gives them the best opportunity for success. KIPP’s ELL program is highly personalized & focuses on developing speaking skills, with the integration of reading & writing as the student progresses.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

? out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2023 math proficiency - 0%

? out of 10 students read at grade level

2023 reading proficiency - 0%

Climate

42%

Climate performance rating

42%

School values

KIPP’s culture is centered on community, joy, & communication. Students, staff, & families come together regularly to celebrate student accomplishments & talk about school happenings. It’s a fun & meaningful way to build a stronger school community. Central to our students’ success is a great culture of communication. Strong relationships between families, students & teachers are just part of our DNA at KIPP.

Discipline Policy

No response from school.

Bullying Prevention Policy

No response from school.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
80% 88% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
61% 28% 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 82 18 24

Equity

47%

Equity performance rating

47%

Equity vision

We are building schools that are preparing kids for success in college & life, & we are committed to building a better world for & with our KIPPsters. Our strength & resolve, our health as a team & family, our productivity & effectiveness, & the quality of the decisions we make are all rooted in our diversity. We strive to create an environment in which every member of our community can bring their full identity & experience to the work. We embrace, honor & celebrate our differences across race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical abilities, socio-economic class, & other characteristics that construct our unique identities.

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 80% Black or African American City average 89% White City average 88% All teachers
0% 100% City average 80% Black or African American City average 89% White City average 88% All teachers

Teachers of color

44%

Students of color

98%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 28% Black or African American City average 25% From a Low Income Background City average 19% Special Education City average 28% All students
0% 100% City average 28% Black or African American City average 25% From a Low Income Background City average 19% Special Education City average 28% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 26 Black or African American City average 24 All students
0% 100% City average 26 Black or African American City average 24 All students