Barrick El vs Idea Hardy College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrick El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
Idea Hardy College Preparatory
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
635 students
| Measure | Barrick El Houston, Texas | Idea Hardy College Preparatory Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4323 of 4,686 | #1661 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #43818 of 50,301 | #14236 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 433 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.1% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrick El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 17.2).
- •Idea Hardy College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 99.1%).
- •Barrick El does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.1).
- •Idea Hardy College Preparatory is the larger school with 635 students compared with 433.
- •Barrick El is a public school while Idea Hardy 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 Barrick El better than Idea Hardy College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Barrick El ranks higher (21.6 vs 17.2 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 Barrick El and Idea Hardy College Preparatory?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrick El: 433. Idea Hardy College Preparatory: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrick El and Idea Hardy College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Barrick El is 4323rd of 4,686 and Idea Hardy College Preparatory is 1661st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).