Brightwood Elementary vs KIPP Iluminar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwood Elementary
Monterey Park · Public elementary · Grades K–8
804 students
KIPP Iluminar Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
593 students
| Measure | Brightwood Elementary Monterey Park, California | KIPP Iluminar Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #823 of 5,693 | #1116 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11439 of 50,301 | #14915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 804 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 87% |
| city | Monterey Park | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brightwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 64.8).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 65%).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Brightwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 79.9%).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 24.4).
- •Brightwood Elementary is the larger school with 804 students compared with 593.
- •Brightwood Elementary is a public school while KIPP Iluminar Academy is a charter 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 Brightwood Elementary better than KIPP Iluminar Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Brightwood Elementary ranks higher (69.8 vs 64.8 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 Brightwood Elementary and KIPP Iluminar Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Monterey Park and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brightwood Elementary: 804. KIPP Iluminar Academy: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brightwood Elementary and KIPP Iluminar Academy rank in California?
Brightwood Elementary is 823rd of 5,693 and KIPP Iluminar Academy is 1116th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).