Academie Lafayette Armour IMS vs Kipp Triumph Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 375 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academie Lafayette Armour IMS
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
295 students
Kipp Triumph Academy
St. Louis · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
305 students
| Measure | Academie Lafayette Armour IMS Kansas City, Missouri | Kipp Triumph Academy St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 392 | #354 of 392 |
| National rank | #354 of 15,369 | #13232 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 295 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 23% |
| city | Kansas City | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academie Lafayette Armour IMS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 23.0).
- •Academie Lafayette Armour IMS does better on math proficiency (75% vs 23%).
- •Academie Lafayette Armour IMS does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 25%).
- •Academie Lafayette Armour IMS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 100%).
- •Kipp Triumph Academy does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.8).
- •Kipp Triumph Academy is the larger school with 305 students compared with 295.
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 Academie Lafayette Armour IMS better than Kipp Triumph Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Academie Lafayette Armour IMS ranks higher (89.0 vs 23.0 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 Academie Lafayette Armour IMS and Kipp Triumph Academy?
About 375 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academie Lafayette Armour IMS: 295. Kipp Triumph Academy: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academie Lafayette Armour IMS and Kipp Triumph Academy rank in Missouri?
Academie Lafayette Armour IMS is 3rd of 392 and Kipp Triumph Academy is 354th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).