KIPP Academy of Opportunity vs KIPP Empower Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 106 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Academy of Opportunity
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
466 students
KIPP Empower Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
588 students
| Measure | KIPP Academy of Opportunity Los Angeles, California | KIPP Empower Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1138 of 1,334 | #3428 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14582 of 15,369 | #39266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 466 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Empower Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 14.9).
- •KIPP Empower Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •KIPP Empower Academy does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •KIPP Empower Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 83%).
- •KIPP Empower Academy does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.5).
- •KIPP Empower Academy is the larger school with 588 students compared with 466.
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 KIPP Academy of Opportunity better than KIPP Empower Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Empower Academy ranks higher (28.9 vs 14.9 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 KIPP Academy of Opportunity and KIPP Empower Academy?
About 106 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Academy of Opportunity: 466. KIPP Empower Academy: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Academy of Opportunity and KIPP Empower Academy rank in California?
KIPP Academy of Opportunity is 1138th of 1,334 and KIPP Empower Academy is 3428th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).