ACE Inspire Academy vs Sunrise Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 161 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
Sunrise Middle
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
301 students
| Measure | ACE Inspire Academy San Jose, California | Sunrise Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1134 of 1,334 | #848 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14572 of 15,369 | #12937 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 205 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 19% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 14.9).
- •Sunrise Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Sunrise Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 86.8%).
- •Sunrise Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 25.6).
- •Sunrise Middle is the larger school with 301 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 Sunrise Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Middle ranks higher (24.6 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 Sunrise Middle?
About 161 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Inspire Academy: 205. Sunrise Middle: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Inspire Academy and Sunrise Middle rank in California?
ACE Inspire Academy is 1134th of 1,334 and Sunrise Middle is 848th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).