Animo Jefferson Charter Middle vs KIPP Summit Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 538 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 Summit Academy
San Lorenzo · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
427 students
| Measure | Animo Jefferson Charter Middle Los Angeles, California | KIPP Summit Academy San Lorenzo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1027 of 1,334 | #363 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14117 of 15,369 | #6714 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 427 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 54% |
| city | Los Angeles | San Lorenzo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Summit Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 17.9).
- •KIPP Summit Academy does better on math proficiency (54% vs 24%).
- •KIPP Summit Academy does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 35%).
- •KIPP Summit Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 96%).
- •Animo Jefferson Charter Middle does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.4).
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 Summit Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Summit Academy ranks higher (54.3 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 Summit Academy?
About 538 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and San Lorenzo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle: 427. KIPP Summit Academy: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animo Jefferson Charter Middle and KIPP Summit Academy rank in California?
Animo Jefferson Charter Middle is 1027th of 1,334 and KIPP Summit Academy is 363rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).