Idea Edinburg Academy vs Memorial 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 Edinburg Academy
Edinburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
728 students
Memorial Middle
Edinburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,045 students
| Measure | Idea Edinburg Academy Edinburg, Texas | Memorial Middle Edinburg, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2818 of 4,686 | #973 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #32491 of 50,301 | #9129 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 728 | 1,045 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 1,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 49% |
| city | Edinburg | Edinburg |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 39.2).
- •Idea Edinburg Academy does better on math proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Idea Edinburg Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Idea Edinburg Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 90.9%).
- •Memorial Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 21.4).
- •Memorial Middle is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 728.
- •Idea Edinburg Academy is a charter school while Memorial 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 Edinburg Academy better than Memorial Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Middle ranks higher (43.2 vs 39.2 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 Edinburg Academy and Memorial Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and Edinburg in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Edinburg Academy: 728. Memorial Middle: 1,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Edinburg Academy and Memorial Middle rank in Texas?
Idea Edinburg Academy is 2818th of 4,686 and Memorial Middle is 973rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).