Idea Ingram Hills College Preparatory vs Ross Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Ingram Hills College Preparatory
San Antonio · Charter high · Grades 6–12
543 students
Ross Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
828 students
| Measure | Idea Ingram Hills College Preparatory San Antonio, Texas | Ross Middle San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1093 of 1,419 | #1175 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #11476 of 16,910 | #10312 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 543 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.9 vs 37.8).
- •Idea Ingram Hills College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Ross Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Ross Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 85.8%).
- •Ross Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.0).
- •Ross Middle is the larger school with 828 students compared with 543.
- •Idea Ingram Hills College Preparatory is a charter school while Ross 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 Ingram Hills College Preparatory better than Ross Middle?
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 Ingram Hills College Preparatory and Ross Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Ingram Hills College Preparatory: 543. Ross Middle: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Ingram Hills College Preparatory and Ross Middle rank in Texas?
Idea Ingram Hills College Preparatory is 1093rd of 1,419 and Ross Middle is 1175th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).