Idea Quest College Preparatory vs Idea Tres Lagos Academy
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 College Preparatory
Edinburg · Charter high · Grades 6–12
667 students
Idea Tres Lagos Academy
McAllen · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
695 students
| Measure | Idea Quest College Preparatory Edinburg, Texas | Idea Tres Lagos Academy McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 1,419 | #4428 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #5420 of 16,910 | #44785 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 667 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | – |
| Math proficiency | 75% | – |
| city | Edinburg | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Quest College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 20.1).
- •Idea Tres Lagos Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 80.2%).
- •Idea Quest College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 23.2).
- •Idea Tres Lagos Academy is the larger school with 695 students compared with 667.
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 College Preparatory better than Idea Tres Lagos Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Quest College Preparatory ranks higher (61.5 vs 20.1 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 College Preparatory and Idea Tres Lagos Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Edinburg and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Quest College Preparatory: 667. Idea Tres Lagos Academy: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Quest College Preparatory and Idea Tres Lagos Academy rank in Texas?
Idea Quest College Preparatory is 405th of 1,419 and Idea Tres Lagos Academy is 4428th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).