ACE Empower Academy vs Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACE Empower Academy
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
189 students
Aptitud Community Academy at Goss
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
386 students
| Measure | ACE Empower Academy San Jose, California | Aptitud Community Academy at Goss San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1238 of 1,334 | #5335 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14989 of 15,369 | #48947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 189 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 189 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 18% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.2 vs 11.7).
- •Aptitud Community Academy at Goss does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Aptitud Community Academy at Goss does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.1% vs 93.1%).
- •Aptitud Community Academy at Goss does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.6).
- •Aptitud Community Academy at Goss is the larger school with 386 students compared with 189.
- •ACE Empower Academy is a charter school while Aptitud Community Academy at Goss 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 ACE Empower Academy better than Aptitud Community Academy at Goss?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are ACE Empower Academy and Aptitud Community Academy at Goss?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Empower Academy: 189. Aptitud Community Academy at Goss: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Empower Academy and Aptitud Community Academy at Goss rank in California?
ACE Empower Academy is 1238th of 1,334 and Aptitud Community Academy at Goss is 5335th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).