Alvarez El vs Idea McAllen College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alvarez El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Idea McAllen College Preparatory
McAllen · Charter high · Grades 6–12
820 students
| Measure | Alvarez El McAllen, Texas | Idea McAllen College Preparatory McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3090 of 4,686 | #365 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #34418 of 50,301 | #5012 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 435 | 820 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 80% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea McAllen College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 36.3).
- •Idea McAllen College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (80% vs 52%).
- •Idea McAllen College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Idea McAllen College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 96.8%).
- •Alvarez El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.1).
- •Idea McAllen College Preparatory is the larger school with 820 students compared with 435.
- •Alvarez El is a public school while Idea McAllen College Preparatory 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 Alvarez El better than Idea McAllen College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Idea McAllen College Preparatory ranks higher (63.1 vs 36.3 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 Alvarez El and Idea McAllen College Preparatory?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alvarez El: 435. Idea McAllen College Preparatory: 820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alvarez El and Idea McAllen College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Alvarez El is 3090th of 4,686 and Idea McAllen College Preparatory is 365th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).