Berta S Palacios El vs Idea College Preparatory Pharr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berta S Palacios El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
Pharr · Charter high · Grades 6–12
848 students
| Measure | Berta S Palacios El Pharr, Texas | Idea College Preparatory Pharr Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2792 of 4,686 | #1016 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #32310 of 50,301 | #10916 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 470 | 848 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 848 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.4 vs 40.2).
- •Berta S Palacios El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Idea College Preparatory Pharr does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Idea College Preparatory Pharr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 99.6%).
- •Berta S Palacios El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.3).
- •Idea College Preparatory Pharr is the larger school with 848 students compared with 470.
- •Berta S Palacios El is a public school while Idea College Preparatory Pharr 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 Berta S Palacios El better than Idea College Preparatory Pharr?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Berta S Palacios El and Idea College Preparatory Pharr?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berta S Palacios El: 470. Idea College Preparatory Pharr: 848. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berta S Palacios El and Idea College Preparatory Pharr rank in Texas?
Berta S Palacios El is 2792nd of 4,686 and Idea College Preparatory Pharr is 1016th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).