Judith F. Baca Arts Academy vs KIPP Ignite Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 986 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
495 students
KIPP Ignite Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
448 students
| Measure | Judith F. Baca Arts Academy Los Angeles, California | KIPP Ignite Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4805 of 5,693 | #4913 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46920 of 50,301 | #47435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 495 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.4 vs 15.4).
- •KIPP Ignite Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Judith F. Baca Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •KIPP Ignite Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 97.8%).
- •Judith F. Baca Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.3).
- •Judith F. Baca Arts Academy is the larger school with 495 students compared with 448.
- •Judith F. Baca Arts Academy is a public school while KIPP Ignite 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 Judith F. Baca Arts Academy better than KIPP Ignite 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 Judith F. Baca Arts Academy and KIPP Ignite Academy?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy: 495. KIPP Ignite Academy: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Judith F. Baca Arts Academy and KIPP Ignite Academy rank in California?
Judith F. Baca Arts Academy is 4805th of 5,693 and KIPP Ignite Academy is 4913th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).