Mathematica Study on KIPP Middle Schools

Mathematica Policy Research:

To understand our impact and communicate it to the public, KIPP has commissioned Mathematica Policy Research to conduct a rigorous, third-party evaluation that will examine how KIPP students fare over the long term. The Atlantic Philanthropies, the Laura and John Arnold Foundation, and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation provided the lead support for the Mathematica evaluation of KIPP middle schools.

The Mathematica study will help us understand the degree to which KIPP schools make a difference for our students in both academic and non-academic outcomes, including achievement and motivation. The first report from the Mathematica study of KIPP middle schools was published on June 22, 2010. The next report is due to be released in late 2012.

Key Findings:
1. KIPP does not attract more able students (as compared to neighboring public schools).

2. KIPP schools typically have a statistically significant impact on student achievement.

3. Academic gains at many KIPP schools are large enough to substantially reduce race and income-based achievement gaps.

4. Most KIPP schools do not have higher levels of attrition than nearby district schools.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at June 25, 2010 3:44 AM
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