Idea Harlingen College Preparatory vs Iltexas Katy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 443 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
Harlingen · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
457 students
Iltexas Katy Middle
Katy · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
459 students
| Measure | Idea Harlingen College Preparatory Harlingen, Texas | Iltexas Katy Middle Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1252 of 1,684 | #992 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10756 of 15,369 | #9299 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Harlingen | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iltexas Katy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 35.5).
- •Iltexas Katy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 88%).
- •Idea Harlingen College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.7).
- •Iltexas Katy Middle is the larger school with 459 students compared with 457.
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 Harlingen College Preparatory better than Iltexas Katy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Iltexas Katy Middle ranks higher (42.4 vs 35.5 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 Harlingen College Preparatory and Iltexas Katy Middle?
About 443 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory: 457. Iltexas Katy Middle: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Harlingen College Preparatory and Iltexas Katy Middle rank in Texas?
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory is 1252nd of 1,684 and Iltexas Katy Middle is 992nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).