ACE Esperanza Middle vs Santee Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 204 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
Santee Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–6
318 students
| Measure | ACE Esperanza Middle San Jose, California | Santee Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1011 of 1,334 | #5100 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14028 of 15,369 | #48113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 205 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ACE Esperanza Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 14.0).
- •ACE Esperanza Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •ACE Esperanza Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 89.9%).
- •Santee Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.8).
- •Santee Elementary is the larger school with 318 students compared with 205.
- •ACE Esperanza Middle is a charter school while Santee 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 Santee Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), ACE Esperanza Middle ranks higher (18.4 vs 14.0 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 Santee Elementary?
About 204 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Esperanza Middle: 205. Santee Elementary: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Esperanza Middle and Santee Elementary rank in California?
ACE Esperanza Middle is 1011th of 1,334 and Santee Elementary is 5100th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).