Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle vs KIPP Iluminar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 954 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
280 students
KIPP Iluminar Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
593 students
| Measure | Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle Los Angeles, California | KIPP Iluminar Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1061 of 1,334 | #1116 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14297 of 15,369 | #14915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 280 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 87% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 16.8).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 15%).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 95.4%).
- •Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.8).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy is the larger school with 593 students compared with 280.
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 Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle better than KIPP Iluminar Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Iluminar Academy ranks higher (64.8 vs 16.8 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 Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle and KIPP Iluminar Academy?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle: 280. KIPP Iluminar Academy: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle and KIPP Iluminar Academy rank in California?
Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle is 1061st of 1,334 and KIPP Iluminar Academy is 1116th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).