KIPP Heritage Academy vs Rocketship Rising Stars
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 547 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
Rocketship Rising Stars
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
621 students
| Measure | KIPP Heritage Academy San Jose, California | Rocketship Rising Stars San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 1,334 | #1442 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5319 of 15,369 | #19141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 36.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Heritage Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 58.6).
- •Rocketship Rising Stars does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 64.7%).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 36.5).
- •Rocketship Rising Stars is the larger school with 621 students compared with 454.
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 Rocketship Rising Stars?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Heritage Academy ranks higher (60.8 vs 58.6 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 Rocketship Rising Stars?
About 547 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Heritage Academy: 454. Rocketship Rising Stars: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Heritage Academy and Rocketship Rising Stars rank in California?
KIPP Heritage Academy is 300th of 1,334 and Rocketship Rising Stars is 1442nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).