AIMS College Prep Middle vs KIPP Bridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AIMS College Prep Middle
Oakland · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
200 students
KIPP Bridge Academy
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
520 students
| Measure | AIMS College Prep Middle Oakland, California | KIPP Bridge Academy Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 1,334 | #4546 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7601 of 15,369 | #45730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 200 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 26% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •AIMS College Prep Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 18.6).
- •AIMS College Prep Middle does better on math proficiency (67% vs 26%).
- •AIMS College Prep Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •AIMS College Prep Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 90.2%).
- •AIMS College Prep Middle does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.8).
- •KIPP Bridge Academy is the larger school with 520 students compared with 200.
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 AIMS College Prep Middle better than KIPP Bridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), AIMS College Prep Middle ranks higher (50.2 vs 18.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are AIMS College Prep Middle and KIPP Bridge Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AIMS College Prep Middle: 200. KIPP Bridge Academy: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AIMS College Prep Middle and KIPP Bridge Academy rank in California?
AIMS College Prep Middle is 415th of 1,334 and KIPP Bridge Academy is 4546th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).