Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory vs The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 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
The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
200 students
| Measure | Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory Houston, Texas | The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1657 of 1,684 | #3319 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14139 of 15,369 | #36009 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 499 | 200 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34.5% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 17.8).
- •The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 87.8%).
- •The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 19.2).
- •Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory is the larger school with 499 students compared with 200.
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 The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus?
On the Success Index (US), The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus ranks higher (33.9 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 The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory: 499. The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus: 200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory and The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus rank in Texas?
Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory is 1657th of 1,684 and The Rhodes School - Northshore Campus is 3319th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).