ACE Empower Academy vs KIPP Heartwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
KIPP Heartwood Academy
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
423 students
| Measure | ACE Empower Academy San Jose, California | KIPP Heartwood Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1238 of 1,334 | #319 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14989 of 15,369 | #5739 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 189 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 189 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 67% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Heartwood Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 11.2).
- •KIPP Heartwood Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 18%).
- •KIPP Heartwood Academy does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 20%).
- •KIPP Heartwood Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 93.1%).
- •KIPP Heartwood Academy does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 23.6).
- •KIPP Heartwood Academy is the larger school with 423 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 KIPP Heartwood Academy?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Heartwood Academy ranks higher (58.8 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 KIPP Heartwood Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Empower Academy: 189. KIPP Heartwood Academy: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Empower Academy and KIPP Heartwood Academy rank in California?
ACE Empower Academy is 1238th of 1,334 and KIPP Heartwood Academy is 319th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).