Central Middle vs Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
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 College Preparatory
Weslaco · Charter high · Grades 6–12
758 students
| Measure | Central Middle Weslaco, Texas | Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory Weslaco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 1,684 | #608 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #7541 of 15,369 | #7212 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,060 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 65% |
| city | Weslaco | Weslaco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 50.5).
- •Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.6% vs 87.1%).
- •Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.9).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 758.
- •Central Middle is a public school while Idea Weslaco Pike 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 Central Middle better than Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory ranks higher (54.4 vs 50.5 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 Central Middle and Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory?
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 College Preparatory: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Central Middle is 735th of 1,684 and Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory is 608th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).