ACE ESPERANZA MIDDLE SCHOOL

ACE Esperanza Middle School, located in the San Jose area, is a public charter school that operates under the ACE Charter Schools network. The school is specifically designed to serve students in grades 5 through 8, aiming to provide a high-quality, college-preparatory education in a supportive and structured environment. Its mission is centered on closing the achievement gap for students in underserved communities by emphasizing academic rigor, character development, and personalized support for every learner.

The school is known for its focus on a "whole-child" approach, which integrates daily academic instruction with social-emotional learning and community building. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering strong partnerships with families, ACE Esperanza aims to ensure that students are not only academically prepared for the transition to high school but are also equipped with the habits and mindset necessary for long-term success in college and beyond.

1665 Santee Dr.
San Jose, CA 95112-2865
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ACE ESPERANZA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in San Jose, CA with about 304 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
Franklin-McKinley Elementary
Total Students:
304
Teachers:
10
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 304 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ACE ESPERANZA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.7%
White
1.0%
Two or more races
0.7%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
43.1%
Male
56.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.