Escontrias STEAM Academy vs Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 College Preparatory
Socorro · Charter high · Grades 6–12
590 students
| Measure | Escontrias STEAM Academy El Paso, Texas | Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory Socorro, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2486 of 4,686 | #1074 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #30283 of 50,301 | #11349 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 824 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 824 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| city | El Paso | Socorro |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escontrias STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 38.4).
- •Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Escontrias STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 87.7%).
- •Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.8).
- •Escontrias STEAM Academy is the larger school with 824 students compared with 590.
- •Escontrias STEAM Academy is a public school while Idea Rio Vista 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 Escontrias STEAM Academy better than Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Escontrias STEAM Academy ranks higher (42.5 vs 38.4 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 College Preparatory?
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 College Preparatory: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escontrias STEAM Academy and Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Escontrias STEAM Academy is 2486th of 4,686 and Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory is 1074th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).