Idea Carver College Preparatory vs Pershing El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Carver College Preparatory
San Antonio · Charter high · Grades 6–12
661 students
Pershing El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
309 students
| Measure | Idea Carver College Preparatory San Antonio, Texas | Pershing El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 1,419 | #4584 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6496 of 16,910 | #47205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 661 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 29% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Carver College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 15.9).
- •Idea Carver College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (75% vs 29%).
- •Idea Carver College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Idea Carver College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 97.4%).
- •Pershing El does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.4).
- •Idea Carver College Preparatory is the larger school with 661 students compared with 309.
- •Idea Carver College Preparatory is a charter school while Pershing 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 Carver College Preparatory better than Pershing El?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Carver College Preparatory ranks higher (57.3 vs 15.9 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 Carver College Preparatory and Pershing El?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Carver College Preparatory: 661. Pershing El: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Carver College Preparatory and Pershing El rank in Texas?
Idea Carver College Preparatory is 517th of 1,419 and Pershing El is 4584th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).