Henry Metzger Middle vs Idea Converse College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Metzger Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
991 students
Idea Converse College Preparatory
Converse · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
462 students
| Measure | Henry Metzger Middle San Antonio, Texas | Idea Converse College Preparatory Converse, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1598 of 1,684 | #1161 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13396 of 15,369 | #10251 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 991 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 991 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | – |
| Math proficiency | 29% | – |
| city | San Antonio | Converse |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Converse College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 22.1).
- •Idea Converse College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 78.5%).
- •Idea Converse College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.7).
- •Henry Metzger Middle is the larger school with 991 students compared with 462.
- •Henry Metzger Middle is a public school while Idea Converse 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 Henry Metzger Middle better than Idea Converse College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Converse College Preparatory ranks higher (38.1 vs 22.1 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 Henry Metzger Middle and Idea Converse College Preparatory?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and Converse in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry Metzger Middle: 991. Idea Converse College Preparatory: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry Metzger Middle and Idea Converse College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Henry Metzger Middle is 1598th of 1,684 and Idea Converse College Preparatory is 1161st of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).