Idea College Prep vs Le Noir El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea College Prep
Donna · Charter high · Grades 6–12
823 students
Le Noir El
Donna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
| Measure | Idea College Prep Donna, Texas | Le Noir El Donna, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #904 of 1,419 | #3484 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9807 of 16,910 | #37104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 823 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| city | Donna | Donna |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea College Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 32.2).
- •Idea College Prep does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Idea College Prep does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Le Noir El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 95.3%).
- •Idea College Prep does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.3).
- •Idea College Prep is the larger school with 823 students compared with 457.
- •Idea College Prep is a charter school while Le Noir 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 College Prep better than Le Noir El?
On the Success Index (US), Idea College Prep ranks higher (44.5 vs 32.2 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 College Prep and Le Noir El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Donna and Donna in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea College Prep: 823. Le Noir El: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea College Prep and Le Noir El rank in Texas?
Idea College Prep is 904th of 1,419 and Le Noir El is 3484th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).