KIPP Philosophers Academy vs Southeast Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Philosophers Academy
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
398 students
Southeast Middle
South Gate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,215 students
| Measure | KIPP Philosophers Academy Los Angeles, California | Southeast Middle South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1155 of 1,334 | #1247 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14668 of 15,369 | #15013 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 398 | 1,215 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 1,215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 14% |
| city | Los Angeles | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Philosophers Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.2 vs 11.0).
- •KIPP Philosophers Academy does better on math proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •KIPP Philosophers Academy does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •KIPP Philosophers Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 94.7%).
- •Southeast Middle does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 22.1).
- •Southeast Middle is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 398.
- •KIPP Philosophers Academy is a charter school while Southeast 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 Philosophers Academy better than Southeast Middle?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Philosophers Academy ranks higher (14.2 vs 11.0 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 Philosophers Academy and Southeast Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Philosophers Academy: 398. Southeast Middle: 1,215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Philosophers Academy and Southeast Middle rank in California?
KIPP Philosophers Academy is 1155th of 1,334 and Southeast Middle is 1247th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).