Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory vs North Star El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory
El Paso · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
352 students
North Star El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
| Measure | Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory El Paso, Texas | North Star El El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1191 of 1,684 | #879 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10417 of 15,369 | #14603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 352 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 37.2).
- •North Star El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 71%).
- •North Star El is the larger school with 552 students compared with 352.
- •Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory is a charter school while North Star 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 Mesquite Hills College Preparatory better than North Star El?
On the Success Index (US), North Star El ranks higher (65.3 vs 37.2 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 Mesquite Hills College Preparatory and North Star El?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory: 352. North Star El: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory and North Star El rank in Texas?
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory is 1191st of 1,684 and North Star El is 879th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).