ACE Esperanza Middle vs Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 800 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
Luis Valdez Leadership Academy
San Jose · Charter high · Grades 9–12
225 students
| Measure | ACE Esperanza Middle San Jose, California | Luis Valdez Leadership Academy San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1011 of 1,334 | #1019 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14028 of 15,369 | #14596 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 205 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Luis Valdez Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 18.4).
- •ACE Esperanza Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Luis Valdez Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Luis Valdez Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 86.8%).
- •Luis Valdez Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.8).
- •Luis Valdez Leadership Academy is the larger school with 225 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 Luis Valdez Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Luis Valdez Leadership Academy ranks higher (23.9 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 Luis Valdez Leadership Academy?
About 800 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Esperanza Middle: 205. Luis Valdez Leadership Academy: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Esperanza Middle and Luis Valdez Leadership Academy rank in California?
ACE Esperanza Middle is 1011th of 1,334 and Luis Valdez Leadership Academy is 1019th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).