A N Rico El vs Idea College Prep Weslaco
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 998 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A N Rico El
Weslaco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
780 students
Idea College Prep Weslaco
Weslaco · Charter high · Grades 6–12
728 students
| Measure | A N Rico El Weslaco, Texas | Idea College Prep Weslaco Weslaco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3480 of 4,686 | #744 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #37074 of 50,301 | #8430 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 780 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| city | Weslaco | Weslaco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea College Prep Weslaco scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 32.2).
- •Idea College Prep Weslaco does better on math proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Idea College Prep Weslaco does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Idea College Prep Weslaco does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 89.4%).
- •Idea College Prep Weslaco does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 21.1).
- •A N Rico El is the larger school with 780 students compared with 728.
- •A N Rico El is a public school while Idea College Prep Weslaco is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A N Rico El better than Idea College Prep Weslaco?
On the Success Index (US), Idea College Prep Weslaco ranks higher (49.8 vs 32.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A N Rico El and Idea College Prep Weslaco?
About 998 m in a straight line, between Weslaco and Weslaco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A N Rico El: 780. Idea College Prep Weslaco: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A N Rico El and Idea College Prep Weslaco rank in Texas?
A N Rico El is 3480th of 4,686 and Idea College Prep Weslaco is 744th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).