Idea Hardy Academy vs Scarborough El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Hardy Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
705 students
Scarborough El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
790 students
| Measure | Idea Hardy Academy Houston, Texas | Scarborough El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4675 of 4,686 | #4314 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #49509 of 50,301 | #43683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 705 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scarborough El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 9.8).
- •Scarborough El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 95%).
- •Scarborough El does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 23.5).
- •Scarborough El is the larger school with 790 students compared with 705.
- •Idea Hardy Academy is a charter school while Scarborough 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 Hardy Academy better than Scarborough El?
On the Success Index (US), Scarborough El ranks higher (21.9 vs 9.8 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 Hardy Academy and Scarborough El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Hardy Academy: 705. Scarborough El: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Hardy Academy and Scarborough El rank in Texas?
Idea Hardy Academy is 4675th of 4,686 and Scarborough El is 4314th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).