Elias Longoria SR Middle vs Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elias Longoria SR Middle
Edinburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
McAllen · Charter high · Grades 6–12
685 students
| Measure | Elias Longoria SR Middle Edinburg, Texas | Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #815 of 1,684 | #752 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #8036 of 15,369 | #8508 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 770 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| city | Edinburg | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 48.2).
- •Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 81.8%).
- •Elias Longoria SR Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.7).
- •Elias Longoria SR Middle is the larger school with 770 students compared with 685.
- •Elias Longoria SR Middle is a public school while Idea Tres Lagos 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 Elias Longoria SR Middle better than Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory ranks higher (49.5 vs 48.2 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 Elias Longoria SR Middle and Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elias Longoria SR Middle: 770. Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elias Longoria SR Middle and Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Elias Longoria SR Middle is 815th of 1,684 and Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory is 752nd of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).