Escandon El vs Idea Owassa 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.
Escandon El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
Pharr · Charter high · Grades 6–12
689 students
| Measure | Escandon El Edinburg, Texas | Idea Owassa College Preparatory Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1461 of 4,686 | #1195 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #21934 of 50,301 | #12601 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 605 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 47% |
| city | Edinburg | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escandon El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 33.2).
- •Escandon El does better on math proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Escandon El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Escandon El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 84.3%).
- •Idea Owassa College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 15.9).
- •Idea Owassa College Preparatory is the larger school with 689 students compared with 605.
- •Escandon El is a public school while Idea Owassa 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 Escandon El better than Idea Owassa College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Escandon El ranks higher (54.6 vs 33.2 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 Escandon El and Idea Owassa College Preparatory?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escandon El: 605. Idea Owassa College Preparatory: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escandon El and Idea Owassa College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Escandon El is 1461st of 4,686 and Idea Owassa College Preparatory is 1195th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).