KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS vs Lorraine H. Whitlock ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in District of Columbia, United States, 934 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS
Washington · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
340 students
Lorraine H. Whitlock ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
162 students
| Measure | KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS Washington, District of Columbia | Lorraine H. Whitlock ES Washington, District of Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 42 | #139 of 142 |
| National rank | #12371 of 15,369 | #46015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 340 | 162 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 162 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 12% |
| city | Washington | Washington |
| state | District of Columbia | District of Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 18.1).
- •KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS does better on math proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Lorraine H. Whitlock ES does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.1).
- •KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS is the larger school with 340 students compared with 162.
- •KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS is a charter school while Lorraine H. Whitlock ES 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 DC - Valor Academy PCS better than Lorraine H. Whitlock ES?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS ranks higher (27.6 vs 18.1 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 DC - Valor Academy PCS and Lorraine H. Whitlock ES?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in District of Columbia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS: 340. Lorraine H. Whitlock ES: 162. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS and Lorraine H. Whitlock ES rank in District of Columbia?
KIPP DC - Valor Academy PCS is 26th of 42 and Lorraine H. Whitlock ES is 139th of 142 among middle schools in District of Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (US).