Carlos F Truan J H vs Idea Elsa College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlos F Truan J H
Elsa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
584 students
Idea Elsa College Preparatory
Elsa · Charter high · Grades 6–12
737 students
| Measure | Carlos F Truan J H Elsa, Texas | Idea Elsa College Preparatory Elsa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1476 of 1,684 | #887 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #12295 of 15,369 | #9642 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 584 | 737 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 737 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 67% |
| city | Elsa | Elsa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 28.0).
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 90.8%).
- •Carlos F Truan J H does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.4).
- •Idea Elsa College Preparatory is the larger school with 737 students compared with 584.
- •Carlos F Truan J H is a public school while Idea Elsa 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 Carlos F Truan J H better than Idea Elsa College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Elsa College Preparatory ranks higher (45.2 vs 28.0 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 Carlos F Truan J H and Idea Elsa College Preparatory?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Elsa and Elsa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlos F Truan J H: 584. Idea Elsa College Preparatory: 737. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlos F Truan J H and Idea Elsa College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Carlos F Truan J H is 1476th of 1,684 and Idea Elsa College Preparatory is 887th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).