Arnoldo Cantu SR El vs Idea Owassa College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arnoldo Cantu SR El
San Juan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
Pharr · Charter high · Grades 6–12
689 students
| Measure | Arnoldo Cantu SR El San Juan, Texas | Idea Owassa College Preparatory Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2366 of 4,686 | #1195 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #29369 of 50,301 | #12601 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 598 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | San Juan | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arnoldo Cantu SR El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 33.2).
- •Arnoldo Cantu SR El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Arnoldo Cantu SR El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Idea Owassa College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 91.5%).
- •Idea Owassa College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.1).
- •Idea Owassa College Preparatory is the larger school with 689 students compared with 598.
- •Arnoldo Cantu SR El is a public school while Idea Owassa 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 Arnoldo Cantu SR El better than Idea Owassa College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Arnoldo Cantu SR El ranks higher (43.8 vs 33.2 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 Arnoldo Cantu SR El and Idea Owassa College Preparatory?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between San Juan and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arnoldo Cantu SR El: 598. Idea Owassa College Preparatory: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arnoldo Cantu SR El and Idea Owassa College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Arnoldo Cantu SR El is 2366th of 4,686 and Idea Owassa College Preparatory is 1195th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).