Carr Lane Vpa Middle vs Kipp Inspire Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 357 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carr Lane Vpa Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
Kipp Inspire Academy
ST Louis · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
409 students
| Measure | Carr Lane Vpa Middle ST Louis, Missouri | Kipp Inspire Academy ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 392 | #363 of 392 |
| National rank | #14665 of 15,369 | #13899 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 396 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 20% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Inspire Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 14.2).
- •Kipp Inspire Academy does better on math proficiency (20% vs 8%).
- •Kipp Inspire Academy does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Kipp Inspire Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.0).
- •Kipp Inspire Academy is the larger school with 409 students compared with 396.
- •Carr Lane Vpa Middle is a public school while Kipp Inspire Academy is a charter 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 Carr Lane Vpa Middle better than Kipp Inspire Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Inspire Academy ranks higher (19.3 vs 14.2 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 Carr Lane Vpa Middle and Kipp Inspire Academy?
About 357 m in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carr Lane Vpa Middle: 396. Kipp Inspire Academy: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carr Lane Vpa Middle and Kipp Inspire Academy rank in Missouri?
Carr Lane Vpa Middle is 377th of 392 and Kipp Inspire Academy is 363rd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).