Idea Health Professions College Preparatory vs Ortega El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km 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
Ortega El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
242 students
| Measure | Idea Health Professions College Preparatory Austin, Texas | Ortega El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2879 of 4,686 |
| National rank | – | #32904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–11 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 376 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.4% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| 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 88.8%).
- •Ortega El does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 13.4).
- •Idea Health Professions College Preparatory is the larger school with 376 students compared with 242.
- •Idea Health Professions College Preparatory is a charter school while Ortega 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 Ortega 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 Ortega El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory: 376. Ortega El: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Health Professions College Preparatory and Ortega El rank in Texas?
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory is unranked and Ortega El is 2879th of 4,686 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).