KIPP Bayview Academy vs Visitacion Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Bayview Academy
San Francisco · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
167 students
Visitacion Valley Middle
San Francisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
333 students
| Measure | KIPP Bayview Academy San Francisco, California | Visitacion Valley Middle San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #721 of 1,334 | #1167 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11905 of 15,369 | #14725 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 167 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 167 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 12% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Bayview Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 13.8).
- •KIPP Bayview Academy does better on math proficiency (33% vs 12%).
- •KIPP Bayview Academy does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •Visitacion Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 96.4%).
- •KIPP Bayview Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.5).
- •Visitacion Valley Middle is the larger school with 333 students compared with 167.
- •KIPP Bayview Academy is a charter school while Visitacion Valley Middle 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 Bayview Academy better than Visitacion Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Bayview Academy ranks higher (30.1 vs 13.8 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 Bayview Academy and Visitacion Valley Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Bayview Academy: 167. Visitacion Valley Middle: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Bayview Academy and Visitacion Valley Middle rank in California?
KIPP Bayview Academy is 721st of 1,334 and Visitacion Valley Middle is 1167th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).