Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle vs KIPP Esperanza High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
East Palo Alto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students
KIPP Esperanza High
East Palo Alto · Charter high · Grades 9–12
194 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle East Palo Alto, California | KIPP Esperanza High East Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1181 of 1,334 | #737 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14778 of 15,369 | #12518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 488 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7% | – |
| city | East Palo Alto | East Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Esperanza High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 13.3).
- •Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 95.9%).
- •KIPP Esperanza High does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 14.8).
- •Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle is the larger school with 488 students compared with 194.
- •Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle is a public school while KIPP Esperanza High 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 Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle better than KIPP Esperanza High?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Esperanza High ranks higher (33.6 vs 13.3 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 Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle and KIPP Esperanza High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between East Palo Alto and East Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle: 488. KIPP Esperanza High: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle and KIPP Esperanza High rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle is 1181st of 1,334 and KIPP Esperanza High is 737th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).