Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory vs Putnam El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory
El Paso · Charter other · Grades 6–11
533 students
Putnam El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
| Measure | Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory El Paso, Texas | Putnam El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #1342 of 4,686 |
| National rank | – | #20547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–11 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 533 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.7% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Putnam El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 80.7%).
- •Putnam El does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 18.4).
- •Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory is the larger school with 533 students compared with 260.
- •Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory is a charter school while Putnam 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 College Preparatory better than Putnam El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory and Putnam El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory: 533. Putnam El: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory and Putnam El rank in Texas?
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory is unranked and Putnam El is 1342nd of 4,686 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).