Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning vs William Sheppard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning
San Jose · Charter other · Grades K–12
396 students
William Sheppard Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
451 students
| Measure | Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning San Jose, California | William Sheppard Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #713 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #11841 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 396 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 29% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Sheppard Middle does better on math proficiency (29% vs 2.5%).
- •William Sheppard Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 12%).
- •William Sheppard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 92.2%).
- •William Sheppard Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.9).
- •William Sheppard Middle is the larger school with 451 students compared with 396.
- •Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning is a charter school while William Sheppard Middle 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 Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning better than William Sheppard Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning and William Sheppard Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning: 396. William Sheppard Middle: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning and William Sheppard Middle rank in California?
Escuela Popular Accelerated Family Learning is unranked and William Sheppard Middle is 713th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).