Highland Elementary vs Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 562 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Inglewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
323 students
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle
Inglewood · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
208 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Inglewood, California | Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle Inglewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4803 of 5,693 | #315 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46917 of 50,301 | #5603 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 323 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 69.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 52% |
| city | Inglewood | Inglewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 16.4).
- •Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 95.7%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 69.3).
- •Highland Elementary is the larger school with 323 students compared with 208.
- •Highland Elementary is a public school while Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle 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 Highland Elementary better than Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle ranks higher (59.5 vs 16.4 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 Highland Elementary and Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle?
About 562 m in a straight line, between Inglewood and Inglewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 323. Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle rank in California?
Highland Elementary is 4803rd of 5,693 and Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle is 315th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).