Enrollment
205
Middle
STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ACE ESPERANZA MIDDLE DISTRICT·NCES 060185213740
ACE Esperanza Middle
1665 Santee Dr., San Jose, CA 95112 · (408) 729-3420 · Santa Clara County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL205 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
22.7:1
9 FTE teachers
STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
178 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 24 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 43 | 21% |
| Grade 7 | 62 | 30% |
| Grade 8 | 76 | 37% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like ACE Esperanza Middle
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Esperanza Middle this school | 205 | 86.8% | N/A |
| Barbara Spratling Middle Hughson | 239 | 90.0% | 28.9% |
| Downtown College Preparatory Middle San Jose | 231 | 81.4% | N/A |
| ACE Inspire Academy San Jose | 205 | 86.8% | N/A |
| Oakland Charter Academy Oakland | 222 | 84.7% | N/A |
| ACE Empower Academy San Jose | 189 | 93.1% | N/A |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where ACE Esperanza Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Santa Clara County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 205 | #1,274 of 1,377 | #64 of 66 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.7:1 | #931 of 1,279 | #54 of 65 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.5% | #1,059 of 1,278 | #63 of 65 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 86.8% | #381 of 1,329 | #3 of 66 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
205
-39 (-16%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
22.7:1
was 27.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 205 | 9 | 22.7:1 | 87% (178) |
| 2023-24 | 230 | 7.6 | 30.5:1 | 85% (196) |
| 2022-23 | 221 | 9.1 | 24.3:1 | 80% (177) |
| 2020-21 | 244 | 9 | 27.1:1 | 81% (197) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for ACE Esperanza Middle.
About ACE Esperanza Middle
ACE Esperanza Middle is classified as a middle school. It is located in San Jose, California. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 205 students in grades 5 through 8. The average for middle schools in California is about 659 students, so this school is 69% smaller than average.
Federal records list ACE Esperanza Middle District as the district for ACE Esperanza Middle.
The large majority of students at ACE Esperanza Middle, 89%, are Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 9% Asian. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 25%. ACE Esperanza Middle has a diversity index of 19%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The count of teachers at ACE Esperanza Middle is 9 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 22.7:1. The average ratio among middle schools in California is 20.7:1, lower than at this school. Around 87% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. For comparison, public schools in Santa Clara County average 37%.
Census estimates describe Santa Clara County this way: median household income is about $164,281, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 57%, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. The public schools of Santa Clara County number 412 and enroll about 230,059.
Nearest public school: Bridges Academy, less than a tenth of a mile away. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
NCES describes the area around ACE Esperanza Middle as City: Large, meaning inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. As a charter school, ACE Esperanza Middle is publicly funded and operates under a charter.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment down 16%, from 244 to 205. The school's ratio fell from 27.1:1 to 22.7:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Santa Clara County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,902,047
Census ACS
Median income
$164,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
412
230,059 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in San Jose
- Evergreen Valley HighHigh · 2,703 students
- Independence HighHigh · 2,289 students
- Silver Creek HighHigh · 2,139 students
- Santa Teresa HighHigh · 2,134 students
- Piedmont Hills HighHigh · 1,918 students
- Leigh HighHigh · 1,884 students
Nearby schools
- Bridges Academy0.1 mi · 274
- Santee Elementary0.1 mi · 318
- Robert F. Kennedy Elementary0.3 mi · 300
- Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory0.3 mi · 554
- O. S. Hubbard Elementary0.5 mi · 427
- Luis Valdez Leadership Academy0.5 mi · 225
Frequently asked questions
About ACE Esperanza MiddleHow large is ACE Esperanza Middle?
ACE Esperanza Middle enrolls approximately 205 students in grades 05-08.
Is ACE Esperanza Middle an elementary, middle, or high school?
ACE Esperanza Middle is a middle school covering grades 05-08.
How many students per teacher at ACE Esperanza Middle?
Approximately 22.7:1 students per teacher at ACE Esperanza Middle.
What is the racial breakdown of students at ACE Esperanza Middle?
At ACE Esperanza Middle, the student body is approximately 0% White, 89% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is ACE Esperanza Middle in?
ACE Esperanza Middle is part of ACE Esperanza Middle District.
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