Central Middle vs Idea Weslaco Pike Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Weslaco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,060 students
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy
Weslaco · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
734 students
| Measure | Central Middle Weslaco, Texas | Idea Weslaco Pike Academy Weslaco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 1,684 | #2896 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7541 of 15,369 | #33016 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,060 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| city | Weslaco | Weslaco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 38.4).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 91.8%).
- •Central Middle does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.2).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 734.
- •Central Middle is a public school while Idea Weslaco Pike Academy 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 Central Middle better than Idea Weslaco Pike Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (50.5 vs 38.4 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 Central Middle and Idea Weslaco Pike Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Weslaco and Weslaco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 1,060. Idea Weslaco Pike Academy: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Idea Weslaco Pike Academy rank in Texas?
Central Middle is 735th of 1,684 and Idea Weslaco Pike Academy is 2896th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).