Idea la Joya College Preparatory vs Tabasco El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea la Joya College Preparatory
La Joya · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
344 students
Tabasco El
La Joya · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students
| Measure | Idea la Joya College Preparatory La Joya, Texas | Tabasco El La Joya, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1065 of 1,684 | #2100 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9700 of 15,369 | #27428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 344 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | La Joya | La Joya |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tabasco El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 40.5).
- •Tabasco El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 91.3%).
- •Idea la Joya College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.0).
- •Tabasco El is the larger school with 544 students compared with 344.
- •Idea la Joya College Preparatory is a charter school while Tabasco 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 la Joya College Preparatory better than Tabasco El?
On the Success Index (US), Tabasco El ranks higher (46.7 vs 40.5 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 College Preparatory and Tabasco El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between La Joya and La Joya in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea la Joya College Preparatory: 344. Tabasco El: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea la Joya College Preparatory and Tabasco El rank in Texas?
Idea la Joya College Preparatory is 1065th of 1,684 and Tabasco El is 2100th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).