Desertaire El vs Idea Mesquite Hills Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desertaire El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
505 students
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy
El Paso · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
641 students
| Measure | Desertaire El El Paso, Texas | Idea Mesquite Hills Academy El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1782 of 4,686 | #4110 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #24795 of 50,301 | #41707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 505 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | – |
| Math proficiency | 58% | – |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desertaire El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 25.0).
- •Idea Mesquite Hills Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 79.6%).
- •Desertaire El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 22.9).
- •Idea Mesquite Hills Academy is the larger school with 641 students compared with 505.
- •Desertaire El is a public school while Idea Mesquite Hills 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 Desertaire El better than Idea Mesquite Hills Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Desertaire El ranks higher (50.5 vs 25.0 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 Desertaire El and Idea Mesquite Hills Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desertaire El: 505. Idea Mesquite Hills Academy: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desertaire El and Idea Mesquite Hills Academy rank in Texas?
Desertaire El is 1782nd of 4,686 and Idea Mesquite Hills Academy is 4110th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).