Independence Elementary vs KIPP Corazon Academy
Independence Elementary and KIPP Corazon Academy are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.8 out of 10. KIPP Corazon Academy is significantly larger with 1,073 students, about 2.4× the size of Independence Elementary (440). In math proficiency, KIPP Corazon Academy leads at 47.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Independence Elementary
South Gate, CA
5.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
440 students
KIPP Corazon Academy
South Gate, CA
5.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
1,073 students
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| Metric | Independence Elementary | KIPP Corazon Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.8 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Growth Score | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.7% | 91.3% |
| Environment Score | 8.3 | 2.6 |
| State Rank | #6,148 of 9,557 | #6,872 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 36th | 28th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence Elementary | KIPP Corazon Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 36.0% | 47.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 38.0% | 52.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence Elementary | KIPP Corazon Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 440 | 1,073 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 26.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.7% | 91.3% |
| District | Los Angeles Unified | KIPP Corazon Academy District |
| City | South Gate | South Gate |
Neighborhood
| Metric | South Gate (90280) | South Gate (90280) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,379 | $71,379 |
| Median Home Value | $608,500 | $608,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,471 | $1,471 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 32 min |