Idea Edgemere College Preparatory vs James P Butler El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory
El Paso · Charter high · Grades 6–12
619 students
James P Butler El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
884 students
| Measure | Idea Edgemere College Preparatory El Paso, Texas | James P Butler El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #664 of 1,419 | #1199 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7723 of 16,910 | #18922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 619 | 884 |
| Enrollment | 619 | 884 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.1% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James P Butler El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 52.5).
- •James P Butler El does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •James P Butler El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Idea Edgemere College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 60.9%).
- •Idea Edgemere College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.8).
- •James P Butler El is the larger school with 884 students compared with 619.
- •Idea Edgemere College Preparatory is a charter school while James P Butler 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 Edgemere College Preparatory better than James P Butler El?
On the Success Index (US), James P Butler El ranks higher (58.9 vs 52.5 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 Edgemere College Preparatory and James P Butler El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory: 619. James P Butler El: 884. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Edgemere College Preparatory and James P Butler El rank in Texas?
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory is 664th of 1,419 and James P Butler El is 1199th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).