Idea Mesa Hills Academy vs Western Hills El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Mesa Hills Academy
El Paso · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
643 students
Western Hills El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
| Measure | Idea Mesa Hills Academy El Paso, Texas | Western Hills El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4321 of 4,686 | #1321 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #43787 of 50,301 | #20303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 643 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Hills El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 21.7).
- •Western Hills El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 79.9%).
- •Western Hills El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 21.4).
- •Idea Mesa Hills Academy is the larger school with 643 students compared with 436.
- •Idea Mesa Hills Academy is a charter school while Western Hills 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 Mesa Hills Academy better than Western Hills El?
On the Success Index (US), Western Hills El ranks higher (57.0 vs 21.7 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 Mesa Hills Academy and Western Hills El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Mesa Hills Academy: 643. Western Hills El: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Mesa Hills Academy and Western Hills El rank in Texas?
Idea Mesa Hills Academy is 4321st of 4,686 and Western Hills El is 1321st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).