KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy vs Valley Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 536 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy
San Francisco · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
267 students
Valley Charter Middle
Van Nuys · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
264 students
| Measure | KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy San Francisco, California | Valley Charter Middle Van Nuys, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #786 of 1,334 | #962 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12474 of 15,369 | #13733 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 267 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 23% |
| city | San Francisco | Van Nuys |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 20.3).
- •KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy does better on math proficiency (30% vs 23%).
- •KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Valley Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 92.9%).
- •KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.3).
- •KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy is the larger school with 267 students compared with 264.
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 San Francisco Bay Academy better than Valley Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy ranks higher (27.1 vs 20.3 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 San Francisco Bay Academy and Valley Charter Middle?
About 536 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and Van Nuys in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy: 267. Valley Charter Middle: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy and Valley Charter Middle rank in California?
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy is 786th of 1,334 and Valley Charter Middle is 962nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).