Katherine Johnson STEM Academy vs WISH Community
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine Johnson STEM Academy
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
133 students
WISH Community
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
860 students
| Measure | Katherine Johnson STEM Academy Los Angeles, California | WISH Community Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #614 of 1,334 | #160 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10668 of 15,369 | #3817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 133 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 133 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 58% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •WISH Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 35.9).
- •WISH Community does better on math proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •WISH Community does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 42%).
- •WISH Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 70.7%).
- •WISH Community is the larger school with 860 students compared with 133.
- •Katherine Johnson STEM Academy is a public school while WISH Community 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 Katherine Johnson STEM Academy better than WISH Community?
On the Success Index (US), WISH Community ranks higher (82.2 vs 35.9 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 Katherine Johnson STEM Academy and WISH Community?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine Johnson STEM Academy: 133. WISH Community: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine Johnson STEM Academy and WISH Community rank in California?
Katherine Johnson STEM Academy is 614th of 1,334 and WISH Community is 160th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).