Centinela vs Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centinela
Inglewood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
577 students
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle
Inglewood · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
208 students
| Measure | Centinela Inglewood, California | Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle Inglewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5125 of 5,693 | #315 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48201 of 50,301 | #5603 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 577 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 28.9 | 69.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Inglewood | Inglewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 13.7).
- •Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 30%).
- •Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 94.1%).
- •Centinela does better on students per teacher (28.9 vs 69.3).
- •Centinela is the larger school with 577 students compared with 208.
- •Centinela is a public school while Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle 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 Centinela better than Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle ranks higher (59.5 vs 13.7 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 Centinela and Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Inglewood and Inglewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centinela: 577. Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centinela and Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle rank in California?
Centinela is 5125th of 5,693 and Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle is 315th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).