ACE Empower Academy vs ICEF Vista Middle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 484 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
ICEF Vista Middle Academy
Los Angeles · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
194 students
| Measure | ACE Empower Academy San Jose, California | ICEF Vista Middle Academy Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1238 of 1,334 | #658 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14989 of 15,369 | #11292 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 189 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 189 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 36% |
| city | San Jose | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ICEF Vista Middle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 11.2).
- •ICEF Vista Middle Academy does better on math proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •ICEF Vista Middle Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 20%).
- •ACE Empower Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 96.4%).
- •ICEF Vista Middle Academy does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 23.6).
- •ICEF Vista Middle Academy is the larger school with 194 students compared with 189.
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 ICEF Vista Middle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), ICEF Vista Middle Academy ranks higher (33.0 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 ACE Empower Academy and ICEF Vista Middle Academy?
About 484 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Empower Academy: 189. ICEF Vista Middle Academy: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Empower Academy and ICEF Vista Middle Academy rank in California?
ACE Empower Academy is 1238th of 1,334 and ICEF Vista Middle Academy is 658th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).