Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy vs KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy
Huntington Park · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
527 students
KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
529 students
| Measure | Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy Huntington Park, California | KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #882 of 1,334 | #306 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13243 of 15,369 | #5414 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 527 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 27.7 | 27.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| city | Huntington Park | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 22.9).
- •KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 47%).
- •KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 99.1%).
- •Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (27.7 vs 27.8).
- •KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory is the larger school with 529 students compared with 527.
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 Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy better than KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory ranks higher (60.3 vs 22.9 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 Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy and KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Huntington Park and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy: 527. KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy and KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory rank in California?
Aspire Centennial College Preparatory Academy is 882nd of 1,334 and KIPP Los Angeles College Preparatory is 306th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).