Idea Academy Mission vs Jose de Escandon El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Academy Mission
Mission · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
664 students
Jose de Escandon El
Mission · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
| Measure | Idea Academy Mission Mission, Texas | Jose de Escandon El Mission, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2580 of 4,686 | #1477 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #30940 of 50,301 | #22076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 664 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 664 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| city | Mission | Mission |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jose de Escandon El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 41.5).
- •Jose de Escandon El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Jose de Escandon El does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Jose de Escandon El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 93.4%).
- •Jose de Escandon El does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.0).
- •Idea Academy Mission is the larger school with 664 students compared with 614.
- •Idea Academy Mission is a charter school while Jose de Escandon El is a public 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 Idea Academy Mission better than Jose de Escandon El?
On the Success Index (US), Jose de Escandon El ranks higher (54.4 vs 41.5 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 Idea Academy Mission and Jose de Escandon El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Mission and Mission in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Academy Mission: 664. Jose de Escandon El: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Academy Mission and Jose de Escandon El rank in Texas?
Idea Academy Mission is 2580th of 4,686 and Jose de Escandon El is 1477th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).