Idea Academy Pharr vs Jaime Escalante Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Academy Pharr
Pharr · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
717 students
Jaime Escalante Middle
Pharr · Public middle · Grades 6–8
554 students
| Measure | Idea Academy Pharr Pharr, Texas | Jaime Escalante Middle Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3964 of 4,686 | #1253 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #40458 of 50,301 | #10757 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 717 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| city | Pharr | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jaime Escalante Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 26.9).
- •Idea Academy Pharr does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Idea Academy Pharr does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Idea Academy Pharr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 98.2%).
- •Jaime Escalante Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 23.1).
- •Idea Academy Pharr is the larger school with 717 students compared with 554.
- •Idea Academy Pharr is a charter school while Jaime Escalante Middle 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 Pharr better than Jaime Escalante Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jaime Escalante Middle ranks higher (35.5 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 Idea Academy Pharr and Jaime Escalante Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Pharr and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Academy Pharr: 717. Jaime Escalante Middle: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Academy Pharr and Jaime Escalante Middle rank in Texas?
Idea Academy Pharr is 3964th of 4,686 and Jaime Escalante Middle is 1253rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).