Hoover Elementary vs KIPP Bridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
KIPP Bridge Academy
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
520 students
| Measure | Hoover Elementary Oakland, California | KIPP Bridge Academy Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5679 of 5,693 | #4546 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #50161 of 50,301 | #45730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 281 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 90.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 26% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Bridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 5.6).
- •KIPP Bridge Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •KIPP Bridge Academy does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •KIPP Bridge Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 96.8%).
- •KIPP Bridge Academy does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 25.5).
- •KIPP Bridge Academy is the larger school with 520 students compared with 281.
- •Hoover Elementary is a public school while KIPP Bridge 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 Hoover Elementary better than KIPP Bridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Bridge Academy ranks higher (18.6 vs 5.6 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 Hoover Elementary and KIPP Bridge Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elementary: 281. KIPP Bridge Academy: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elementary and KIPP Bridge Academy rank in California?
Hoover Elementary is 5679th of 5,693 and KIPP Bridge Academy is 4546th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).