Cactus Trails vs Idea Edgemere College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cactus Trails
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,006 students
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory
El Paso · Charter high · Grades 6–12
619 students
| Measure | Cactus Trails El Paso, Texas | Idea Edgemere College Preparatory El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2842 of 4,686 | #664 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #32655 of 50,301 | #7723 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,006 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Edgemere College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 38.9).
- •Idea Edgemere College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 59.7%).
- •Idea Edgemere College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.3).
- •Cactus Trails is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 619.
- •Cactus Trails is a public school while Idea Edgemere 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 Cactus Trails better than Idea Edgemere College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Edgemere College Preparatory ranks higher (52.5 vs 38.9 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 Cactus Trails and Idea Edgemere College Preparatory?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Trails: 1,006. Idea Edgemere College Preparatory: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Trails and Idea Edgemere College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Cactus Trails is 2842nd of 4,686 and Idea Edgemere College Preparatory is 664th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).