Idea Edinburg College Preparatory vs Lincoln El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory
Edinburg · Charter high · Grades 6–12
795 students
Lincoln El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Idea Edinburg College Preparatory Edinburg, Texas | Lincoln El Edinburg, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 1,419 | #1421 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7422 of 16,910 | #21456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 795 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| city | Edinburg | Edinburg |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 53.6).
- •Idea Edinburg College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Idea Edinburg College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Idea Edinburg College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 89.3%).
- •Lincoln El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.3).
- •Idea Edinburg College Preparatory is the larger school with 795 students compared with 400.
- •Idea Edinburg College Preparatory is a charter school while Lincoln 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 Edinburg College Preparatory better than Lincoln El?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln El ranks higher (55.3 vs 53.6 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 Edinburg College Preparatory and Lincoln El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and Edinburg in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory: 795. Lincoln El: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Edinburg College Preparatory and Lincoln El rank in Texas?
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory is 631st of 1,419 and Lincoln El is 1421st of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).