ACE Empower Academy vs Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
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
Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
506 students
| Measure | ACE Empower Academy San Jose, California | Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1238 of 1,334 | #2057 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14989 of 15,369 | #27050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 189 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 189 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 29.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 60% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 11.2).
- •Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep does better on math proficiency (60% vs 18%).
- •Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 20%).
- •Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 93.1%).
- •ACE Empower Academy does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 29.8).
- •Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep is the larger school with 506 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 Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep ranks higher (47.2 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 Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep?
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. Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Empower Academy and Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep rank in California?
ACE Empower Academy is 1238th of 1,334 and Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep is 2057th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).