Hidalgo Park El vs Idea Academy Pharr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hidalgo Park El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
Idea Academy Pharr
Pharr · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
717 students
| Measure | Hidalgo Park El Pharr, Texas | Idea Academy Pharr Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1115 of 4,686 | #3964 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #17989 of 50,301 | #40458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 239 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 239 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hidalgo Park El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 26.9).
- •Hidalgo Park El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Hidalgo Park El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •Hidalgo Park El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 93.7%).
- •Hidalgo Park El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 23.1).
- •Idea Academy Pharr is the larger school with 717 students compared with 239.
- •Hidalgo Park El is a public school while Idea Academy Pharr 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 Hidalgo Park El better than Idea Academy Pharr?
On the Success Index (US), Hidalgo Park El ranks higher (60.3 vs 26.9 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 Hidalgo Park El and Idea Academy Pharr?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hidalgo Park El: 239. Idea Academy Pharr: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hidalgo Park El and Idea Academy Pharr rank in Texas?
Hidalgo Park El is 1115th of 4,686 and Idea Academy Pharr is 3964th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).