ACE Esperanza Middle

Summary:

ACE Esperanza Middle is a public charter middle school serving 221 students in grades 5-8 in San Jose, CA. Unfortunately, the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom 20% of California middle schools over the past 5 years, with a 1-star rating.

ACE Esperanza Middle's test scores are significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23.11% of students were proficient or better in ELA and 12.39% were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54% respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as male students, Hispanic students, and students with disabilities, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of California middle schools. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.4% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, ACE Esperanza Middle has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 67.12% to 80.74% over the past 3 years.

Nearby schools like Renaissance at Mathson, Downtown College Preparatory Middle, and Ocala Middle also have low test scores and high rates of free/reduced lunch, but generally perform better than ACE Esperanza Middle across most metrics. In contrast, the KIPP Prize Preparatory Academy and KIPP Heartwood Academy located near ACE Esperanza Middle have significantly higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower free/reduced lunch rates, indicating that they are serving a different student population more effectively. College Connection Academy, another nearby school, stands out with its strong performance, ranking in the top 10% of California middle schools in 2021-2022 and maintaining a 4-star rating in recent years.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

1665 Santee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95122-2865

(408) 729-3420

District: ACE Esperanza Middle District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2437^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 30.4

Number of students: 230

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.9%

Asian:

3.9%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.2%

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Compare Details ACE Esperanza Middle ranks worse than 87.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.83. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

ACE Esperanza Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks ACE Esperanza Middle 2437^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See ACE Esperanza Middle in the ranking list.)

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ACE Esperanza Middle District:

SchoolDigger ranks ACE Esperanza Middle District 1477^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for ACE Esperanza Middle

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Rank History for all students at ACE Esperanza Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	27.05	1915^th	2715	29.5%
2021	15.85	802^nd	894	10.3%
2022	18.71	2278^th	2740	16.9%
2023	24.36	2083^rd	2802	25.7%
2024	15.83	2437^th	2777	12.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at ACE Esperanza Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	49.20	440^th	1442	69.5%
2021	37.40	219^th	363	39.7%
2022	36.25	925^th	1540	39.9%
2023	41.28	731^st	1529	52.2%
2024	37.57	821^st	1477	44.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at ACE Esperanza Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.33	675^th	1538	56.1%
2024	25.63	1248^th	1550	19.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at ACE Esperanza Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	39.99	1331^st	2369	43.8%
2021	24.73	593^rd	721	17.8%
2022	25.23	1886^th	2458	23.3%
2023	29.87	1773^rd	2549	30.4%
2024	20.42	2164^th	2575	16.0%

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Rank History for Female students at ACE Esperanza Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	25.70	1768^th	2380	25.7%
2021	19.65	635^th	738	14.0%
2022	19.10	2108^th	2509	16.0%
2023	27.06	1788^th	2547	29.8%
2024	18.73	2144^th	2546	15.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at ACE Esperanza Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	35.22	855^th	1491	42.7%
2021	24.08	324^th	354	8.5%
2022	34.31	918^th	1531	40.0%

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Rank History for Male students at ACE Esperanza Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	29.62	1619^th	2407	32.7%
2021	14.93	712^th	763	6.7%
2022	21.50	1992^nd	2527	21.2%
2023	23.75	1932^nd	2558	24.5%
2024	13.54	2345^th	2547	7.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at ACE Esperanza Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	38.36	1298^th	2213	41.3%
2022	21.54	1956^th	2359	17.1%
2023	28.20	1716^th	2391	28.2%
2024	20.23	2006^th	2383	15.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for ACE Esperanza Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	2	1	4	280	1	0	0	288
2020	2	1	3	243	1	0	0	250
2021	1	3	4	234	1	1	0	244
2022	2	3	10	207	0	0	0	222
2023	2	3	8	207	0	0	1	221
2024	1	2	9	216	0	0	2	230

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at ACE Esperanza Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	288	11.0	26.1	90.3
2020	250	n/a	n/a	91.2
2021	244	9.5	25.6	80.7
2022	222	11.1	19.8	67.1
2023	221	9.1	24.2	80.1
2024	230	7.5	30.4	85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio ACE Esperanza Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	288	11.0	26.1	90.3
2020	250	n/a	n/a	91.2
2021	244	9.5	25.6	80.7
2022	222	11.1	19.8	67.1
2023	221	9.1	24.2	80.1
2024	230	7.5	30.4	85.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on ACE Esperanza Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1915^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2083^rd of 2802 Middle schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (ACE Esperanza Middle)	17.8	25.9	8.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.7	46.7	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (ACE Esperanza Middle)	22.2	19.4	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (California)	38	33.4	4.6%
5th Grade Science (ACE Esperanza Middle)	13.3	16.1	2.8%
5th Grade Science (California)	31.7	31.9	0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (ACE Esperanza Middle)	32.9	33.3	0.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (ACE Esperanza Middle)	37.7	9.4	28.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (ACE Esperanza Middle)	30.7	31.7	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (ACE Esperanza Middle)	28.6	14.5	14.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (ACE Esperanza Middle)	23	20.3	2.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (ACE Esperanza Middle)	18.2	21.7	3.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (ACE Esperanza Middle)	17.8	16.4	1.4%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	288	221	23.3%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	8	100%
Hispanic	280	207	26.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	2
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.3%	80.1%	10.2%

Schools Near ACE Esperanza Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
ACE Esperanza Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	1665 Santee Dr.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	ACE Esperanza Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 729-3420	230	8	30.4	85.2%	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	216 (93.9%)	9 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	15.8	2437^th of 2777 public middle schools	12.2%		24.4	2083^rd of 2802 public middle schools	25.7%	354	18.5	8.1	11.2	23.1	27.3	19.8	23.8	23.1	18.5	13.3	13.1	7.9	12.4
Bridges Academy	Public	7-8	1702 Mclaughlin Ave.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	Franklin-McKinley Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 283-6400	273	20	13.4	75.5%	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	210 (76.9%)	54 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	22.2	2158^th of 2777 public middle schools	22.3%		18.9	2337^th of 2802 public middle schools	16.6%	179		14.1	14.1			17.3	32.3	24.3			11.6	22.5	16.7
College Connection Academy	Public	7-8	1855 Lucretia Ave.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	Franklin-McKinley Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 347-4827	202	11	17.8	37.6%	6 (3.0%)	1 (0.5%)	62 (30.7%)	127 (62.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.0%)	88.3	310^th of 2777 public middle schools	88.8%		89.7	283^rd of 2802 public middle schools	89.9%	27		40.8	40.8			77.8	68.0	72.8			59.6	54.4	56.9
Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1250 South King Rd.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 251-5600	408	20	20.4	78.2%	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	303 (74.3%)	98 (24.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	79.1	498^th of 2777 public middle schools	82.1%		82.5	427^th of 2802 public middle schools	84.8%	71	44.2	56.7	50.3	62.5	60.4	51.0	72.2	61.4	52.9	40.6	37.0	78.4	52.0
KIPP Heartwood Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1250 South King Rd.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	KIPP Heartwood Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 926-5477	418	25	16.7	75.4%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	286 (68.4%)	124 (29.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	91.8	232^nd of 2777 public middle schools	91.6%		93	205^th of 2802 public middle schools	92.7%	27	56.4	50.5	53.6	68.3	74.5	68.0	64.2	68.9	65.4	60.4	69.9	68.4	65.9
Renaissance Academy	Public	6-8	1720 Hopkins Dr.	San Jose	95122	Santa Clara County	Alum Rock Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 928-1950	365	22	16.9	80.5%	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	292 (80.0%)	58 (15.9%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	4 (1.1%)	33.5	1683^rd of 2777 public middle schools	39.4%		26.2	1984^th of 2802 public middle schools	29.2%	301		19.9	19.9		37.6	34.2	29.4	33.6		26.7	22.6	22.1	23.8	$12,406
ACE Empower Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	625 South Sunset Ave.	San Jose	95116	Santa Clara County	ACE Empower Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 729-3920	193	7	27.9	92.2%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	188 (97.4%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.8	2634^th of 2777 public middle schools	5.1%		16.4	2450^th of 2802 public middle schools	12.6%	184	0.0	2.0	1.4	0.0	10.6	12.5	13.7	10.9	0.0	9.0	5.8	17.7	9.5
Downtown College Preparatory Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	1402 Monterey Hwy.	San Jose	95110	Santa Clara County	Downtown College Preparatory Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 271-8120	239	11	22.0	82.0%	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	225 (94.1%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	16.4	2420^th of 2777 public middle schools	12.9%		14.8	2518^th of 2802 public middle schools	10.1%	98	4.6	9.3	8.3	27.3	16.4	28.3	25.6	24.0	0.0	13.1	10.0	10.5	10.0
Renaissance at Mathson	Public	6-8	2050 Kammerer Ave.	San Jose	95116	Santa Clara County	Alum Rock Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 928-6800	318	19	16.5	80.2%	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	263 (82.7%)	44 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.3%)	19.8	2263^rd of 2777 public middle schools	18.5%		19.4	2305^th of 2802 public middle schools	17.7%	42		16.7	16.7		17.2	25.8	25.4	23.2		9.4	17.5	15.0	14.1	$13,323
Ocala Middle	Public	6-8	2800 Ocala Ave.	San Jose	95148	Santa Clara County	Alum Rock Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 928-8350	401	24	17.0	80.3%	7 (1.7%)	9 (2.2%)	306 (76.3%)	72 (18.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	27.5	1917^th of 2777 public middle schools	31.0%		25.8	2009^th of 2802 public middle schools	28.3%	92		17.2	17.2		32.8	27.4	40.8	33.6		21.7	9.4	17.2	16.1	$14,446

Frequently Asked Questions about ACE Esperanza Middle

What is the racial makeup of ACE Esperanza Middle?

Students at ACE Esperanza Middle are 94% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

Is ACE Esperanza Middle a good school?

ACE Esperanza Middle ranks in the bottom 12.2% of California middle schools.

How many students attend ACE Esperanza Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 230 students attended ACE Esperanza Middle.

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