KIPP Heritage Academy vs Rocketship Spark Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 933 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 Spark Academy
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
546 students
| Measure | KIPP Heritage Academy San Jose, California | Rocketship Spark Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 1,334 | #1212 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5319 of 15,369 | #16211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 36.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 78% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocketship Spark Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 60.8).
- •Rocketship Spark Academy does better on math proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Rocketship Spark Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 62.6%).
- •KIPP Heritage Academy does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 36.4).
- •Rocketship Spark Academy is the larger school with 546 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 Spark Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Rocketship Spark Academy ranks higher (62.9 vs 60.8 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 Heritage Academy and Rocketship Spark Academy?
About 933 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Heritage Academy: 454. Rocketship Spark Academy: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Heritage Academy and Rocketship Spark Academy rank in California?
KIPP Heritage Academy is 300th of 1,334 and Rocketship Spark Academy is 1212th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).