Innovation Middle vs Learning Choice Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Innovation Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
350 students
Learning Choice Academy
San Diego · Charter other · Grades K–12
177 students
| Measure | Innovation Middle San Diego, California | Learning Choice Academy San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #817 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #12730 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 350 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Learning Choice Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Learning Choice Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Learning Choice Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 80%).
- •Innovation Middle does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.7).
- •Innovation Middle is the larger school with 350 students compared with 177.
- •Innovation Middle is a public school while Learning Choice 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 Innovation Middle better than Learning Choice Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Innovation Middle and Learning Choice Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Innovation Middle: 350. Learning Choice Academy: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Innovation Middle and Learning Choice Academy rank in California?
Innovation Middle is 817th of 1,334 and Learning Choice Academy is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).