KIPP Iluminar Academy vs Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 350 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Iluminar Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
593 students
Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students
| Measure | KIPP Iluminar Academy Los Angeles, California | Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1116 of 5,693 | #3821 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14915 of 50,301 | #41838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 593 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 37% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 24.8).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 38%).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 91.1%).
- •Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.8).
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy is the larger school with 593 students compared with 316.
- •KIPP Iluminar Academy is a charter school while Morris K. Hamasaki 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 Iluminar Academy better than Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Iluminar Academy ranks higher (64.8 vs 24.8 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 Iluminar Academy and Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary?
About 350 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Iluminar Academy: 593. Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Iluminar Academy and Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary rank in California?
KIPP Iluminar Academy is 1116th of 5,693 and Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary is 3821st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).