Blanco Vista El vs Idea Kyle College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blanco Vista El
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
787 students
Idea Kyle College Preparatory
Kyle · Charter high · Grades 6–12
681 students
| Measure | Blanco Vista El San Marcos, Texas | Idea Kyle College Preparatory Kyle, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1829 of 4,686 | #905 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #25148 of 50,301 | #9808 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 787 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| city | San Marcos | Kyle |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blanco Vista El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 44.5).
- •Idea Kyle College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Blanco Vista El does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Blanco Vista El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 63.7%).
- •Blanco Vista El does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.8).
- •Blanco Vista El is the larger school with 787 students compared with 681.
- •Blanco Vista El is a public school while Idea Kyle 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 Blanco Vista El better than Idea Kyle College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Blanco Vista El ranks higher (50.0 vs 44.5 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 Blanco Vista El and Idea Kyle College Preparatory?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and Kyle in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blanco Vista El: 787. Idea Kyle College Preparatory: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blanco Vista El and Idea Kyle College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Blanco Vista El is 1829th of 4,686 and Idea Kyle College Preparatory is 905th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).