Idea la Joya Academy vs Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 237 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea la Joya Academy
La Joya · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
656 students
Lorenzo de Zavala Middle
La Joya · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
| Measure | Idea la Joya Academy La Joya, Texas | Lorenzo de Zavala Middle La Joya, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4616 of 4,686 | #990 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #47695 of 50,301 | #9253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 656 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 33% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | La Joya | La Joya |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 14.9).
- •Idea la Joya Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 91%).
- •Lorenzo de Zavala Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 21.2).
- •Idea la Joya Academy is the larger school with 656 students compared with 545.
- •Idea la Joya Academy is a charter school while Lorenzo de Zavala 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 la Joya Academy better than Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lorenzo de Zavala Middle ranks higher (42.6 vs 14.9 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 la Joya Academy and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle?
About 237 m in a straight line, between La Joya and La Joya in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea la Joya Academy: 656. Lorenzo de Zavala Middle: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea la Joya Academy and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle rank in Texas?
Idea la Joya Academy is 4616th of 4,686 and Lorenzo de Zavala Middle is 990th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).