Idea la Joya College Preparatory vs Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College H S
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 la Joya College Preparatory
La Joya · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
344 students
Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College H S
La Joya · Public high · Grades 9–12
471 students
| Measure | Idea la Joya College Preparatory La Joya, Texas | Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College H S La Joya, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1065 of 1,684 | #387 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #9700 of 15,369 | #5268 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 344 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 95% |
| city | La Joya | La Joya |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 40.5).
- •Idea la Joya College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 93.8%).
- •Idea la Joya College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.2).
- •Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College H S is the larger school with 471 students compared with 344.
- •Idea la Joya College Preparatory is a charter school while Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College H S 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 Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College H S?
On the Success Index (US), Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College H S ranks higher (62.1 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 Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College H S?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between La Joya and La Joya in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea la Joya College Preparatory: 344. Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College H S: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea la Joya College Preparatory and Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College H S rank in Texas?
Idea la Joya College Preparatory is 1065th of 1,684 and Thelma Rosa Salinas STEM Early College H S is 387th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).