ACE Inspire Academy vs Rocketship Discovery Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 372 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
Rocketship Discovery Prep
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
402 students
| Measure | ACE Inspire Academy San Jose, California | Rocketship Discovery Prep San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1134 of 1,334 | #3005 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14572 of 15,369 | #36136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 205 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 28.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 50% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocketship Discovery Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 14.9).
- •Rocketship Discovery Prep does better on math proficiency (50% vs 19%).
- •Rocketship Discovery Prep does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Rocketship Discovery Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 86.8%).
- •ACE Inspire Academy does better on students per teacher (25.6 vs 28.7).
- •Rocketship Discovery Prep is the larger school with 402 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 Inspire Academy better than Rocketship Discovery Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Rocketship Discovery Prep ranks higher (33.7 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 Rocketship Discovery Prep?
About 372 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Inspire Academy: 205. Rocketship Discovery Prep: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Inspire Academy and Rocketship Discovery Prep rank in California?
ACE Inspire Academy is 1134th of 1,334 and Rocketship Discovery Prep is 3005th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).