Animo Jefferson Charter Middle vs Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 492 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
427 students
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
416 students
| Measure | Animo Jefferson Charter Middle Los Angeles, California | Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1027 of 1,334 | #525 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14117 of 15,369 | #9250 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 427 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 50% |
| city | Los Angeles | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 17.9).
- •Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (50% vs 24%).
- •Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 96%).
- •Animo Jefferson Charter Middle does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 23.1).
- •Animo Jefferson Charter Middle is the larger school with 427 students compared with 416.
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 Jefferson Charter Middle better than Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy ranks higher (42.6 vs 17.9 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 Jefferson Charter Middle and Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy?
About 492 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle: 427. Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Jefferson Charter Middle and Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle is 1027th of 1,334 and Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy is 525th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).