Idea Harlingen College Preparatory vs Wilson El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 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
Wilson El
Harlingen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
| Measure | Idea Harlingen College Preparatory Harlingen, Texas | Wilson El Harlingen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1252 of 1,684 | #2508 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10756 of 15,369 | #30459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 457 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Harlingen | Harlingen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 35.5).
- •Wilson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 88%).
- •Idea Harlingen College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.9).
- •Idea Harlingen College Preparatory is the larger school with 457 students compared with 373.
- •Idea Harlingen College Preparatory is a charter school while Wilson 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 Harlingen College Preparatory better than Wilson El?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson El ranks higher (42.3 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 Wilson El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Harlingen and Harlingen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory: 457. Wilson El: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Harlingen College Preparatory and Wilson El rank in Texas?
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory is 1252nd of 1,684 and Wilson El is 2508th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).