KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy vs Porter Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 850 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy
San Diego · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
314 students
Porter Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
590 students
| Measure | KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy San Diego, California | Porter Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #720 of 1,334 | #5512 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11904 of 15,369 | #49585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 314 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 20% |
| 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 9.5).
- •KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (33% vs 20%).
- •KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 25%).
- •KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 96.1%).
- •KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 23.6).
- •Porter Elementary is the larger school with 590 students compared with 314.
- •KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Porter Elementary is a public 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 KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy better than Porter Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy ranks higher (30.1 vs 9.5 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 Adelante Preparatory Academy and Porter Elementary?
About 850 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy: 314. Porter Elementary: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy and Porter Elementary rank in California?
KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy is 720th of 1,334 and Porter Elementary is 5512th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).