Bridges Preparatory Academy vs Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
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.
Bridges Preparatory Academy
Compton · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
151 students
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
610 students
| Measure | Bridges Preparatory Academy Compton, California | Robert F. Kennedy Elementary Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #958 of 1,334 | #4380 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13707 of 15,369 | #44857 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 151 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 30.2 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.4 vs 20.0).
- •Robert F. Kennedy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88% vs 88.1%).
- •Robert F. Kennedy Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 30.2).
- •Robert F. Kennedy Elementary is the larger school with 610 students compared with 151.
- •Bridges Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Robert F. Kennedy Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bridges Preparatory Academy better than Robert F. Kennedy Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bridges Preparatory Academy and Robert F. Kennedy Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridges Preparatory Academy: 151. Robert F. Kennedy Elementary: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridges Preparatory Academy and Robert F. Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
Bridges Preparatory Academy is 958th of 1,334 and Robert F. Kennedy Elementary is 4380th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).