Idea Health Professions College Preparatory vs Norman-Sims El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 503 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Austin · Charter other · Grades 6–11
376 students
Norman-Sims El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
| Measure | Idea Health Professions College Preparatory Austin, Texas | Norman-Sims El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2544 of 4,686 |
| National rank | – | #30713 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–11 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 376 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Health Professions College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 95.3%).
- •Norman-Sims El does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.4).
- •Idea Health Professions College Preparatory is the larger school with 376 students compared with 274.
- •Idea Health Professions College Preparatory is a charter school while Norman-Sims 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 Health Professions College Preparatory better than Norman-Sims El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and Norman-Sims El?
About 503 m in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory: 376. Norman-Sims El: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and Norman-Sims El rank in Texas?
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory is unranked and Norman-Sims El is 2544th of 4,686 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).