Gutierrez Middle vs Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 394 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gutierrez Middle
Harlingen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
747 students
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
Harlingen · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
457 students
| Measure | Gutierrez Middle Harlingen, Texas | Idea Harlingen College Preparatory Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #649 of 1,684 | #1252 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #6898 of 15,369 | #10756 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 747 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 56% | – |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gutierrez Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 35.5).
- •Gutierrez Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 88%).
- •Gutierrez Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.4).
- •Gutierrez Middle is the larger school with 747 students compared with 457.
- •Gutierrez Middle is a public school while Idea Harlingen 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 Gutierrez Middle better than Idea Harlingen College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Gutierrez Middle ranks higher (53.5 vs 35.5 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 Gutierrez Middle and Idea Harlingen College Preparatory?
About 394 m in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gutierrez Middle: 747. Idea Harlingen College Preparatory: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gutierrez Middle and Idea Harlingen College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Gutierrez Middle is 649th of 1,684 and Idea Harlingen College Preparatory is 1252nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).