Clark El vs Idea Spears College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 727 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
828 students
Idea Spears College Preparatory
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
617 students
| Measure | Clark El Houston, Texas | Idea Spears College Preparatory Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4495 of 4,686 | #1681 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #45775 of 50,301 | #14891 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 828 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 12.1).
- •Clark El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 94.2%).
- •Clark El does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 20.6).
- •Clark El is the larger school with 828 students compared with 617.
- •Clark El is a public school while Idea Spears 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 Clark El better than Idea Spears College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Clark El ranks higher (18.5 vs 12.1 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 Clark El and Idea Spears College Preparatory?
About 727 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark El: 828. Idea Spears College Preparatory: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark El and Idea Spears College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Clark El is 4495th of 4,686 and Idea Spears College Preparatory is 1681st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).