ACE Esperanza Middle vs Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 562 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: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
554 students
| Measure | ACE Esperanza Middle San Jose, California | Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1011 of 1,334 | #862 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14028 of 15,369 | #11847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 205 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 78% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 18.4).
- •Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory does better on math proficiency (78% vs 27%).
- •Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 28%).
- •Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 86.8%).
- •ACE Esperanza Middle does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 23.1).
- •Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory is the larger school with 554 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: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory ranks higher (69.2 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: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory?
About 562 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Esperanza Middle: 205. Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Esperanza Middle and Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory rank in California?
ACE Esperanza Middle is 1011th of 1,334 and Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory is 862nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).