KIPP Heritage Academy vs Lairon College Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 613 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Heritage Academy
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
454 students
Lairon College Preparatory Academy
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 4–8
253 students
| Measure | KIPP Heritage Academy San Jose, California | Lairon College Preparatory Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 1,334 | #1051 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5319 of 15,369 | #14253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 454 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 18% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Heritage Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 17.1).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 18%).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 32%).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 81.8%).
- •Lairon College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.7).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy is the larger school with 454 students compared with 253.
- •KIPP Heritage Academy is a charter school while Lairon College Preparatory Academy 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 Heritage Academy better than Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Heritage Academy ranks higher (60.8 vs 17.1 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 Heritage Academy and Lairon College Preparatory Academy?
About 613 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Heritage Academy: 454. Lairon College Preparatory Academy: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Heritage Academy and Lairon College Preparatory Academy rank in California?
KIPP Heritage Academy is 300th of 1,334 and Lairon College Preparatory Academy is 1051st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).