Carmen Anaya 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.
Carmen Anaya El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
Pharr · Charter high · Grades 6–12
848 students
| Measure | Carmen Anaya El Pharr, Texas | Idea College Preparatory Pharr Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1292 of 4,686 | #1016 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #20043 of 50,301 | #10916 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 429 | 848 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 848 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 51% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmen Anaya El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 40.2).
- •Carmen Anaya El does better on math proficiency (82% vs 51%).
- •Carmen Anaya El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Idea College Preparatory Pharr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 97.2%).
- •Carmen Anaya El does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.3).
- •Idea College Preparatory Pharr is the larger school with 848 students compared with 429.
- •Carmen Anaya 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 Carmen Anaya El better than Idea College Preparatory Pharr?
On the Success Index (US), Carmen Anaya El ranks higher (57.3 vs 40.2 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 Carmen Anaya 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?
Carmen Anaya El: 429. Idea College Preparatory Pharr: 848. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmen Anaya El and Idea College Preparatory Pharr rank in Texas?
Carmen Anaya El is 1292nd of 4,686 and Idea College Preparatory Pharr is 1016th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).