Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy vs Idea College Preparatory San Benito
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy
Harlingen · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
291 students
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
San Benito · Charter high · Grades 6–12
780 students
| Measure | Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy Harlingen, Texas | Idea College Preparatory San Benito San Benito, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3032 of 4,686 | #870 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #34036 of 50,301 | #9510 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 291 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| city | Harlingen | San Benito |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea College Preparatory San Benito scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 36.9).
- •Idea College Preparatory San Benito does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Idea College Preparatory San Benito does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 82.4%).
- •Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.6).
- •Idea College Preparatory San Benito is the larger school with 780 students compared with 291.
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 Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy better than Idea College Preparatory San Benito?
On the Success Index (US), Idea College Preparatory San Benito ranks higher (45.8 vs 36.9 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 Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy and Idea College Preparatory San Benito?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and San Benito in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy: 291. Idea College Preparatory San Benito: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy and Idea College Preparatory San Benito rank in Texas?
Horizon Montessori III - STEM Academy is 3032nd of 4,686 and Idea College Preparatory San Benito is 870th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).