Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci vs KIPP Scholar Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 820 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
480 students
KIPP Scholar Academy
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
434 students
| Measure | Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci Los Angeles, California | KIPP Scholar Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5530 of 5,693 | #681 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49659 of 50,301 | #11550 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 480 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Scholar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 9.2).
- •KIPP Scholar Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •KIPP Scholar Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •KIPP Scholar Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 98.5%).
- •Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.1).
- •Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci is the larger school with 480 students compared with 434.
- •Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci is a public school while KIPP Scholar 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 Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci better than KIPP Scholar Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Scholar Academy ranks higher (31.8 vs 9.2 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 Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci and KIPP Scholar Academy?
About 820 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci: 480. KIPP Scholar Academy: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci and KIPP Scholar Academy rank in California?
Gerald A. Lawson Acad of the Arts Math and Sci is 5530th of 5,693 and KIPP Scholar Academy is 681st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).