Academy for Academic Excellence vs Irwin Academy of Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Academic Excellence
Apple Valley · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,489 students
Irwin Academy of Performing Arts
Victorville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
594 students
| Measure | Academy for Academic Excellence Apple Valley, California | Irwin Academy of Performing Arts Victorville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #5569 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #49772 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,489 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 1,489 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 16% |
| city | Apple Valley | Victorville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Academic Excellence does better on math proficiency (41% vs 16%).
- •Academy for Academic Excellence does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 26%).
- •Academy for Academic Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 94.9%).
- •Academy for Academic Excellence does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 24.8).
- •Academy for Academic Excellence is the larger school with 1,489 students compared with 594.
- •Academy for Academic Excellence is a charter school while Irwin Academy of Performing Arts is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy for Academic Excellence better than Irwin Academy of Performing Arts?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academy for Academic Excellence and Irwin Academy of Performing Arts?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Victorville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Academic Excellence: 1,489. Irwin Academy of Performing Arts: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Academic Excellence and Irwin Academy of Performing Arts rank in California?
Academy for Academic Excellence is unranked and Irwin Academy of Performing Arts is 5569th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).