Idea Harlingen College Preparatory vs Jo Nelson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 10 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
Jo Nelson Middle
Santa Rosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
206 students
| Measure | Idea Harlingen College Preparatory Harlingen, Texas | Jo Nelson Middle Santa Rosa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1252 of 1,684 | #1142 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10756 of 15,369 | #10136 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 457 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Harlingen | Santa Rosa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jo Nelson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 35.5).
- •Idea Harlingen College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88% vs 89.3%).
- •Jo Nelson Middle does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.4).
- •Idea Harlingen College Preparatory is the larger school with 457 students compared with 206.
- •Idea Harlingen College Preparatory is a charter school while Jo Nelson 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 Harlingen College Preparatory better than Jo Nelson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jo Nelson Middle ranks higher (38.6 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 Jo Nelson Middle?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Santa Rosa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory: 457. Jo Nelson Middle: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Harlingen College Preparatory and Jo Nelson Middle rank in Texas?
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory is 1252nd of 1,684 and Jo Nelson Middle is 1142nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).