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Middle SchoolsGrades 5-8Charter

ACE Esperanza Middle

Franklin-McKinley Elementary · Santa Clara County · 1665 Santee Drive, San Jose, CA 95112-2865

(408) 729-3420 · www.acecharter.org

3/10
#1029
Rank 1029 out of 1,315
Top 78%
English Language Arts3/10 · #1009 · 23rd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #1018 · 23rd percentile
Science3/10 · #1038 · 22nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

ACE Esperanza Middle is a charter school serving grades 5–8 in the east side of San Jose, a dense, working-class neighborhood where families are deeply community-rooted and schools carry a lot of meaning. The school draws families who are looking for a structured, mission-driven alternative to traditional public middle school, particularly those connected to the broader ACE Charter network's emphasis on college preparation and character development. San Jose's 95112 zip code is urban and fast-paced, with plenty of cultural richness, and for families navigating middle school options in this part of the city, ACE Esperanza represents a deliberate choice toward a tighter-knit school community.

Student Demographics

196 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
174 (89%)
Asian
19 (10%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners143 (73%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged176 (90%)
Students with Disabilities37 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

205
Enrollment
9.9
Teachers (FTE)
20.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
26.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #141 · 90th percentile

275 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found