ACE Inspire Academy vs Horace Mann Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km 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
Horace Mann Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
| Measure | ACE Inspire Academy San Jose, California | Horace Mann Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1134 of 1,334 | #3804 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14572 of 15,369 | #41760 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 205 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 14.9).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 86.8%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 25.6).
- •Horace Mann Elementary is the larger school with 293 students compared with 205.
- •ACE Inspire Academy is a charter school while Horace Mann 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 Horace Mann Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Elementary ranks higher (24.9 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 Horace Mann Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Inspire Academy: 205. Horace Mann Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Inspire Academy and Horace Mann Elementary rank in California?
ACE Inspire Academy is 1134th of 1,334 and Horace Mann Elementary is 3804th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).