Forest Park Magnet School vs Idea Southeast College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 242 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Magnet School
Longview · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
474 students
Idea Southeast College Preparatory
Fort Worth · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
475 students
| Measure | Forest Park Magnet School Longview, Texas | Idea Southeast College Preparatory Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #991 of 1,684 | #1678 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9296 of 15,369 | #14760 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 474 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Longview | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Park Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 13.5).
- •Idea Southeast College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 91.6%).
- •Forest Park Magnet School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 20.7).
- •Idea Southeast College Preparatory is the larger school with 475 students compared with 474.
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 Forest Park Magnet School better than Idea Southeast College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Park Magnet School ranks higher (42.4 vs 13.5 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 Forest Park Magnet School and Idea Southeast College Preparatory?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Longview and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Magnet School: 474. Idea Southeast College Preparatory: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Magnet School and Idea Southeast College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Forest Park Magnet School is 991st of 1,684 and Idea Southeast College Preparatory is 1678th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).