Heritage El vs Idea Spears College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 589 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
807 students
Idea Spears College Preparatory
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
617 students
| Measure | Heritage El Houston, Texas | Idea Spears College Preparatory Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3625 of 4,686 | #1681 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #38011 of 50,301 | #14891 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 807 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 46% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 12.1).
- •Heritage El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 94.2%).
- •Heritage El does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.6).
- •Heritage El is the larger school with 807 students compared with 617.
- •Heritage El is a public school while Idea Spears 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 Heritage El better than Idea Spears College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage El ranks higher (30.8 vs 12.1 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 Heritage El and Idea Spears College Preparatory?
About 589 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage El: 807. Idea Spears College Preparatory: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage El and Idea Spears College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Heritage El is 3625th of 4,686 and Idea Spears College Preparatory is 1681st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).