Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary vs KIPP Philosophers Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 135 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
KIPP Philosophers Academy
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
398 students
| Measure | Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary Los Angeles, California | KIPP Philosophers Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5608 of 5,693 | #1155 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49879 of 50,301 | #14668 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 399 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 18% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Philosophers Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.2 vs 8.0).
- •Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •KIPP Philosophers Academy does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 18%).
- •KIPP Philosophers Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 99.5%).
- •Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 22.1).
- •Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 398.
- •Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is a public school while KIPP Philosophers 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 Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary better than KIPP Philosophers Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Philosophers Academy ranks higher (14.2 vs 8.0 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 Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary and KIPP Philosophers Academy?
About 135 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary: 399. KIPP Philosophers Academy: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary and KIPP Philosophers Academy rank in California?
Florence Griffith Joyner Elementary is 5608th of 5,693 and KIPP Philosophers Academy is 1155th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).