Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory vs Ricardo Estrada Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory
Horizon City · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
402 students
Ricardo Estrada Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
| Measure | Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory Horizon City, Texas | Ricardo Estrada Middle El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1064 of 1,684 | #1219 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9699 of 15,369 | #10578 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 402 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 36% |
| Math proficiency | – | 50% |
| city | Horizon City | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 36.4).
- •Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 88.7%).
- •Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.4).
- •Ricardo Estrada Middle is the larger school with 592 students compared with 402.
- •Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory is a charter school while Ricardo Estrada 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 Horizon Vista College Preparatory better than Ricardo Estrada Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory ranks higher (40.5 vs 36.4 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 Horizon Vista College Preparatory and Ricardo Estrada Middle?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Horizon City and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory: 402. Ricardo Estrada Middle: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory and Ricardo Estrada Middle rank in Texas?
Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory is 1064th of 1,684 and Ricardo Estrada Middle is 1219th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).