Gateway Middle vs KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 461 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Middle
San Francisco · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
247 students
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy
San Francisco · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
267 students
| Measure | Gateway Middle San Francisco, California | KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #474 of 1,334 | #786 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8567 of 15,369 | #12474 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 247 | 267 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 267 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 27.1).
- •Gateway Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 92.9%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.1).
- •KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy is the larger school with 267 students compared with 247.
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 Gateway Middle better than KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Middle ranks higher (45.7 vs 27.1 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 Gateway Middle and KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy?
About 461 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Middle: 247. KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy: 267. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Middle and KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy rank in California?
Gateway Middle is 474th of 1,334 and KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy is 786th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).