Idea Quest Academy vs Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Quest Academy
Edinburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
592 students
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
McAllen · Charter high · Grades 6–12
685 students
| Measure | Idea Quest Academy Edinburg, Texas | Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2084 of 4,686 | #752 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #27299 of 50,301 | #8508 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 592 | 685 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 71% |
| city | Edinburg | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 46.8).
- •Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (71% vs 54%).
- •Idea Quest Academy does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 51%).
- •Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 86.7%).
- •Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 18.5).
- •Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory is the larger school with 685 students compared with 592.
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 Quest Academy better than Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory ranks higher (49.5 vs 46.8 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 Quest Academy and Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Quest Academy: 592. Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory: 685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Quest Academy and Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Idea Quest Academy is 2084th of 4,686 and Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory is 752nd of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).