Brooklyn Avenue vs KIPP Iluminar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 487 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn Avenue
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–8
510 students
KIPP Iluminar Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
593 students
| Measure | Brooklyn Avenue Los Angeles, California | KIPP Iluminar Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2119 of 5,693 | #1116 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27733 of 50,301 | #14915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 510 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 87% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 46.2).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 56%).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 89.2%).
- •Brooklyn Avenue does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.8).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy is the larger school with 593 students compared with 510.
- •Brooklyn Avenue 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 Brooklyn Avenue better than KIPP Iluminar Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Iluminar Academy ranks higher (64.8 vs 46.2 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 Brooklyn Avenue and KIPP Iluminar Academy?
About 487 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn Avenue: 510. KIPP Iluminar Academy: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn Avenue and KIPP Iluminar Academy rank in California?
Brooklyn Avenue is 2119th of 5,693 and KIPP Iluminar Academy is 1116th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).