Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory vs Purple Sage El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
499 students
Purple Sage El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory Houston, Texas | Purple Sage El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1657 of 1,684 | #2583 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14139 of 15,369 | #30957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 499 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 56% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purple Sage El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 17.8).
- •Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 91.8%).
- •Purple Sage El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 19.2).
- •Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory is the larger school with 499 students compared with 428.
- •Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory is a charter school while Purple Sage 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 Lake Houston College Preparatory better than Purple Sage El?
On the Success Index (US), Purple Sage El ranks higher (41.5 vs 17.8 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 Lake Houston College Preparatory and Purple Sage El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory: 499. Purple Sage El: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory and Purple Sage El rank in Texas?
Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory is 1657th of 1,684 and Purple Sage El is 2583rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).