Escontrias STEAM Academy vs Idea Rio Vista Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 554 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escontrias STEAM Academy
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
824 students
Idea Rio Vista Academy
Socorro · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
| Measure | Escontrias STEAM Academy El Paso, Texas | Idea Rio Vista Academy Socorro, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2486 of 4,686 | #4570 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30283 of 50,301 | #46863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 824 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 824 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 50% | – |
| city | El Paso | Socorro |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escontrias STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 16.5).
- •Idea Rio Vista Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.6% vs 87.7%).
- •Escontrias STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 22.5).
- •Escontrias STEAM Academy is the larger school with 824 students compared with 696.
- •Escontrias STEAM Academy is a public school while Idea Rio Vista 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 Escontrias STEAM Academy better than Idea Rio Vista Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Escontrias STEAM Academy ranks higher (42.5 vs 16.5 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 Escontrias STEAM Academy and Idea Rio Vista Academy?
About 554 m in a straight line, between El Paso and Socorro in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escontrias STEAM Academy: 824. Idea Rio Vista Academy: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escontrias STEAM Academy and Idea Rio Vista Academy rank in Texas?
Escontrias STEAM Academy is 2486th of 4,686 and Idea Rio Vista Academy is 4570th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).