Horton Elementary vs KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 459 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horton Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy
San Diego · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
314 students
| Measure | Horton Elementary San Diego, California | KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5295 of 5,693 | #720 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48807 of 50,301 | #11904 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 386 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 33% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 12.2).
- •KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 96.9%).
- •KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 25.7).
- •Horton Elementary is the larger school with 386 students compared with 314.
- •Horton Elementary is a public school while KIPP Adelante Preparatory 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 Horton Elementary better than KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy ranks higher (30.1 vs 12.2 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 Horton Elementary and KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy?
About 459 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horton Elementary: 386. KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horton Elementary and KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Horton Elementary is 5295th of 5,693 and KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy is 720th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).