Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory vs Ruth Barron El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory
Pflugerville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
669 students
Ruth Barron El
Pflugerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
| Measure | Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory Pflugerville, Texas | Ruth Barron El Pflugerville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #843 of 1,419 | #2627 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9288 of 16,910 | #31286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 669 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| city | Pflugerville | Pflugerville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 41.0).
- •Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 89%).
- •Ruth Barron El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.3).
- •Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory is the larger school with 669 students compared with 583.
- •Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory is a charter school while Ruth Barron 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 Pflugerville College Preparatory better than Ruth Barron El?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory ranks higher (46.6 vs 41.0 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 Pflugerville College Preparatory and Ruth Barron El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Pflugerville and Pflugerville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory: 669. Ruth Barron El: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory and Ruth Barron El rank in Texas?
Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory is 843rd of 1,419 and Ruth Barron El is 2627th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).