DR Thomas Esparza El vs Idea Toros College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Thomas Esparza El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
Idea Toros College Preparatory
Edinburg · Charter high · Grades 8–12
258 students
| Measure | DR Thomas Esparza El Edinburg, Texas | Idea Toros College Preparatory Edinburg, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2253 of 4,686 | #509 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #28602 of 50,301 | #6408 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 541 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 64.5% |
| city | Edinburg | Edinburg |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Toros College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 45.0).
- •Idea Toros College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 58%).
- •Idea Toros College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Idea Toros College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 89.8%).
- •Idea Toros College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.0).
- •DR Thomas Esparza El is the larger school with 541 students compared with 258.
- •DR Thomas Esparza El is a public school while Idea Toros 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 DR Thomas Esparza El better than Idea Toros College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Toros College Preparatory ranks higher (57.6 vs 45.0 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 DR Thomas Esparza El and Idea Toros College Preparatory?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and Edinburg in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Thomas Esparza El: 541. Idea Toros College Preparatory: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Thomas Esparza El and Idea Toros College Preparatory rank in Texas?
DR Thomas Esparza El is 2253rd of 4,686 and Idea Toros College Preparatory is 509th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).