KIPP North Star

5034 N Oliver Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55430
(612) 287-9700 School website
Grades:
K-8
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

12%

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 North Star 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 (387 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    2%
  • Asian
    1%
  • Black or African American
    90%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    6%
  • Two or more races
    1%
  • White
    1%
  • English Language Learner
    1%
  • From a Low Income Background
    92%
  • Special Education
    20%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (34 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    26%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    3%
  • Two or more races
    9%
  • White
    62%

Average student to teacher ratio

9:1

Academics

0%

Academic performance rating

0%

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%

0 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2023 math proficiency - 4%

1 out of 10 students read at grade level

2023 reading proficiency - 13%

Progress

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

1 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2023 math progress - 9%

2 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2023 reading progress - 23%

Climate

21%

Climate performance rating

21%

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
75% 36% 48% 87% 68% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
70% 56% 29% 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

39%

Equity performance rating

39%

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.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 8% Black or African American City average 8% From a Low Income Background City average 29% Hispanic City average 13% Special Education City average 8% All students
0% 100% City average 8% Black or African American City average 8% From a Low Income Background City average 29% Hispanic City average 13% Special Education City average 8% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 15% Black or African American City average 16% All students City average 16% From a Low Income Background
0% 100% City average 15% Black or African American City average 16% All students City average 16% From a Low Income Background

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 78% Black or African American City average 67% White City average 68% All teachers
0% 100% City average 78% Black or African American City average 67% White City average 68% All teachers

Teachers of color

38%

Students of color

100%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 30% Black or African American City average 27% From a Low Income Background City average 14% Special Education City average 29% All students
0% 100% City average 30% Black or African American City average 27% From a Low Income Background City average 14% Special Education City average 29% 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