General Ricardo Sanchez El vs Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 692 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Ricardo Sanchez El
Rio Grande City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
712 students
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory
Rio Grande City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
695 students
| Measure | General Ricardo Sanchez El Rio Grande City, Texas | Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory Rio Grande City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2517 of 4,686 | #1326 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #30550 of 50,301 | #14018 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 712 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 712 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Rio Grande City | Rio Grande City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 26.8).
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 94.2%).
- •Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.8).
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El is the larger school with 712 students compared with 695.
- •General Ricardo Sanchez El is a public school while Idea Rio Grande City 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 General Ricardo Sanchez El better than Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), General Ricardo Sanchez El ranks higher (42.1 vs 26.8 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 General Ricardo Sanchez El and Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory?
About 692 m in a straight line, between Rio Grande City and Rio Grande City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
General Ricardo Sanchez El: 712. Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do General Ricardo Sanchez El and Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory rank in Texas?
General Ricardo Sanchez El is 2517th of 4,686 and Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory is 1326th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).