KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy vs Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 640 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
562 students
Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy Los Angeles, California | Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2959 of 5,693 | #5469 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35794 of 50,301 | #49437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 562 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 19% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 10.1).
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 19%).
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 26%).
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 97.8%).
- •Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.5).
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 562 students compared with 449.
- •KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte 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 Vida Preparatory Academy better than Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy ranks higher (34.2 vs 10.1 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 Vida Preparatory Academy and Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy: 562. Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy and Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary rank in California?
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy is 2959th of 5,693 and Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary is 5469th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).