Emerson Community Charter vs KIPP Heritage Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 473 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Community Charter
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
454 students
KIPP Heritage Academy
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
454 students
| Measure | Emerson Community Charter Los Angeles, California | KIPP Heritage Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #584 of 1,334 | #300 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10107 of 15,369 | #5319 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 454 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 62% |
| city | Los Angeles | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Heritage Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 38.7).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 36%).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Emerson Community Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 62.6%).
- •Emerson Community Charter does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 22.7).
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 Emerson Community Charter better than KIPP Heritage Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Heritage Academy ranks higher (60.8 vs 38.7 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 Emerson Community Charter and KIPP Heritage Academy?
About 473 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Community Charter: 454. KIPP Heritage Academy: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Community Charter and KIPP Heritage Academy rank in California?
Emerson Community Charter is 584th of 1,334 and KIPP Heritage Academy is 300th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).