ACE Inspire Academy vs Empire Gardens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 355 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACE Inspire Academy
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
205 students
Empire Gardens Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
| Measure | ACE Inspire Academy San Jose, California | Empire Gardens Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1134 of 1,334 | #3906 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14572 of 15,369 | #42351 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 205 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empire Gardens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.9 vs 14.9).
- •ACE Inspire Academy does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Empire Gardens Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Empire Gardens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 86.8%).
- •Empire Gardens Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 25.6).
- •Empire Gardens Elementary is the larger school with 214 students compared with 205.
- •ACE Inspire Academy is a charter school while Empire Gardens 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 Inspire Academy better than Empire Gardens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Empire Gardens Elementary ranks higher (23.9 vs 14.9 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 Inspire Academy and Empire Gardens Elementary?
About 355 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Inspire Academy: 205. Empire Gardens Elementary: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Inspire Academy and Empire Gardens Elementary rank in California?
ACE Inspire Academy is 1134th of 1,334 and Empire Gardens Elementary is 3906th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).