ACE Esperanza Middle vs Alpha: Blanca Alvarado
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 940 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACE Esperanza Middle
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
205 students
Alpha: Blanca Alvarado
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
500 students
| Measure | ACE Esperanza Middle San Jose, California | Alpha: Blanca Alvarado San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1011 of 1,334 | #2634 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14028 of 15,369 | #32717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 205 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 49% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 18.4).
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado does better on math proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 86.8%).
- •ACE Esperanza Middle does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 26.3).
- •Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is the larger school with 500 students compared with 205.
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 Esperanza Middle better than Alpha: Blanca Alvarado?
On the Success Index (US), Alpha: Blanca Alvarado ranks higher (38.8 vs 18.4 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 Esperanza Middle and Alpha: Blanca Alvarado?
About 940 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Esperanza Middle: 205. Alpha: Blanca Alvarado: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Esperanza Middle and Alpha: Blanca Alvarado rank in California?
ACE Esperanza Middle is 1011th of 1,334 and Alpha: Blanca Alvarado is 2634th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).