Idea Montopolis College Preparatory vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
Austin · Charter high · Grades 6–12
835 students
Smith El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students
| Measure | Idea Montopolis College Preparatory Austin, Texas | Smith El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #891 of 1,419 | #3486 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9713 of 16,910 | #37125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 835 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 39% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Montopolis College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 32.2).
- •Idea Montopolis College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (61% vs 39%).
- •Idea Montopolis College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Idea Montopolis College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 88.9%).
- •Smith El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.9).
- •Idea Montopolis College Preparatory is the larger school with 835 students compared with 566.
- •Idea Montopolis College Preparatory is a charter school while Smith 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 Montopolis College Preparatory better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Montopolis College Preparatory ranks higher (44.9 vs 32.2 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 Montopolis College Preparatory and Smith El?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory: 835. Smith El: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Montopolis College Preparatory and Smith El rank in Texas?
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory is 891st of 1,419 and Smith El is 3486th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).