College Preparatory Middle vs KIPP Philosophers Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Preparatory Middle
Spring Valley · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
397 students
KIPP Philosophers Academy
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
398 students
| Measure | College Preparatory Middle Spring Valley, California | KIPP Philosophers Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 1,334 | #1155 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2316 of 15,369 | #14668 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 397 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 18% |
| city | Spring Valley | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Preparatory Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 14.2).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on math proficiency (75% vs 18%).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 33%).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 92%).
- •College Preparatory Middle does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.1).
- •KIPP Philosophers Academy is the larger school with 398 students compared with 397.
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 College Preparatory Middle better than KIPP Philosophers Academy?
On the Success Index (US), College Preparatory Middle ranks higher (75.2 vs 14.2 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 College Preparatory Middle and KIPP Philosophers Academy?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Spring Valley and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Preparatory Middle: 397. KIPP Philosophers Academy: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Preparatory Middle and KIPP Philosophers Academy rank in California?
College Preparatory Middle is 131st of 1,334 and KIPP Philosophers Academy is 1155th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).