Summary:
The ACE Empower Academy District in San Jose consists of a single middle school, ACE Empower Academy, serving grades 5 through 8 with 189 students, nearly all of whom qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
This school faces significant academic challenges, consistently performing far below California state averages in every subject and grade level; for example, only about 12% of students are proficient in English and 11% in math, compared to state averages of 49% and 37%, respectively. The school's ranking has also declined, placing it in the bottom 4% of all state schools, and it struggles with a chronic absenteeism rate higher than the state average.
Notably, the school operates with substantial financial resources, spending over $20,000 per student, which is above the typical state average, yet these resources have not translated into stronger student outcomes, indicating a need for a close review of how support and instruction are delivered to help students succeed.
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