ACE Esperanza Middle vs Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 849 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
Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
422 students
| Measure | ACE Esperanza Middle San Jose, California | Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1011 of 1,334 | #2543 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14028 of 15,369 | #31935 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 205 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 46% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 18.4).
- •Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 28%).
- •ACE Esperanza Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 92.2%).
- •Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.8).
- •Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary is the larger school with 422 students compared with 205.
- •ACE Esperanza Middle is a charter school while Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary ranks higher (40.0 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 Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary?
About 849 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Esperanza Middle: 205. Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Esperanza Middle and Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary rank in California?
ACE Esperanza Middle is 1011th of 1,334 and Jeanne R. Meadows Elementary is 2543rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).