Idea Academy Weslaco vs Pfc Mario Ybarra El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Academy Weslaco
Weslaco · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
649 students
Pfc Mario Ybarra El
Weslaco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
| Measure | Idea Academy Weslaco Weslaco, Texas | Pfc Mario Ybarra El Weslaco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2978 of 4,686 | #3156 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33667 of 50,301 | #34899 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 649 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| city | Weslaco | Weslaco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Academy Weslaco scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 35.6).
- •Idea Academy Weslaco does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Idea Academy Weslaco does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Pfc Mario Ybarra El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 88.6%).
- •Pfc Mario Ybarra El does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 23.2).
- •Idea Academy Weslaco is the larger school with 649 students compared with 503.
- •Idea Academy Weslaco is a charter school while Pfc Mario Ybarra 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 Weslaco better than Pfc Mario Ybarra El?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Academy Weslaco ranks higher (37.5 vs 35.6 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 Weslaco and Pfc Mario Ybarra El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Weslaco and Weslaco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Academy Weslaco: 649. Pfc Mario Ybarra El: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Academy Weslaco and Pfc Mario Ybarra El rank in Texas?
Idea Academy Weslaco is 2978th of 4,686 and Pfc Mario Ybarra El is 3156th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).