A. J. Dorsa Elementary vs ACE Empower Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A. J. Dorsa Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
284 students
ACE Empower Academy
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
189 students
| Measure | A. J. Dorsa Elementary San Jose, California | ACE Empower Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4610 of 5,693 | #1238 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46036 of 50,301 | #14989 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 284 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •A. J. Dorsa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 11.2).
- •A. J. Dorsa Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •A. J. Dorsa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •A. J. Dorsa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 93.1%).
- •A. J. Dorsa Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.6).
- •A. J. Dorsa Elementary is the larger school with 284 students compared with 189.
- •A. J. Dorsa Elementary is a public school while ACE Empower 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 A. J. Dorsa Elementary better than ACE Empower Academy?
On the Success Index (US), A. J. Dorsa Elementary ranks higher (18.0 vs 11.2 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 A. J. Dorsa Elementary and ACE Empower Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A. J. Dorsa Elementary: 284. ACE Empower Academy: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A. J. Dorsa Elementary and ACE Empower Academy rank in California?
A. J. Dorsa Elementary is 4610th of 5,693 and ACE Empower Academy is 1238th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).