Kipp Wisdom Academy vs McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Wisdom Academy
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
285 students
McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 6–12
610 students
| Measure | Kipp Wisdom Academy St. Louis, Missouri | McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #993 of 1,159 | #123 of 497 |
| National rank | #42305 of 50,301 | #5462 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 285 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 73% |
| city | St. Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 24.0).
- •McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. does better on math proficiency (73% vs 27%).
- •McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 27%).
- •Kipp Wisdom Academy does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 14.5).
- •McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. is the larger school with 610 students compared with 285.
- •Kipp Wisdom Academy is a charter school while McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. 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 Wisdom Academy better than McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. ranks higher (61.4 vs 24.0 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 Kipp Wisdom Academy and McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Wisdom Academy: 285. McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Wisdom Academy and McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. rank in Missouri?
Kipp Wisdom Academy is 993rd of 1,159 and McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. is 123rd of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).