ACE Empower Academy
Middle school in San Jose, CA · Santa Clara County Office of Education · Grades 5-8 · Charter
On the spring 2026 state tests, 20% of ACE Empower Academy students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 11% met the math standard. In reading, that is 30 points below the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 5% of Bay Area middle schools, and it ranks 36th of 36 public middle schools in San Jose. Reading results in 2026 were 9 points higher than in 2024, and math results were about the same as in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 11% | 12% | 20% | +9 pts |
| Math | 9% | 11% | 11% | +1 pt |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| ACE Empower Academy | 20% | 11% |
| Santa Clara County | 60% | 54% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Results by grade, spring 2026
| Grade | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 6th grade | 19% | 3% |
| 7th grade | 27% | 18% |
| 8th grade | 14% | 11% |
Students are tested in grades 3 to 8 and 11. Each grade is a different group of students, so differences between grades are not a trend.
Homes near ACE Empower Academy
The typical home value in ZIP code 95116, where ACE Empower Academy is located, is $897K, down 1.3% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Charter schools usually admit by application or lottery, so where you live may not decide whether your child can attend.
Nearby middle schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Kipp Prize Preparatory Academy CharterSan Jose · Grades 5-8 | 53% | 43% | $945K |
| 0.8 mi | KIPP Heartwood Academy CharterSan Jose · Grades 5-8 | 69% | 62% | $945K |
| 1.4 mi | ACE Esperanza Middle CharterSan Jose · Grades 5-8 | 31% | 16% | $956K |
| 1.4 mi | Ocala MiddleSan Jose · Grades 6-8 | 33% | 17% | $1.46M |
| 1.5 mi | ACE Inspire Academy CharterSan Jose · Grades 5-8 | 22% | 18% | $956K |
| 1.6 mi | Sunrise Middle CharterSan Jose · Grades 5-8 | 41% | 44% | $897K |
School details
- Address
- 625 South Sunset Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (408) 729-3920
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Grades
- 5-8
- Students
- 213 (2025-26)
- Type
- Middle school · Traditional · Charter
- Opened
- 2008
- Website
- www.acecharter.org
- State school code
- 43104390116814
Common questions
How did ACE Empower Academy do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 20% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 11% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend ACE Empower Academy?
213 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 5-8.
How much do homes cost near ACE Empower Academy?
The typical home value in ZIP code 95116, where ACE Empower Academy is located, is $897K, down 1.3% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near ACE Empower Academy guarantee a spot?
No. As a charter school it usually admits by application or lottery rather than by address.