Idea Quest College Preparatory vs R C Flores-Mark A Zapata El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 433 m 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
R C Flores-Mark A Zapata El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
| Measure | Idea Quest College Preparatory Edinburg, Texas | R C Flores-Mark A Zapata El Edinburg, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 1,419 | #1241 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #5420 of 16,910 | #19385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 667 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 71% |
| city | Edinburg | Edinburg |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Quest College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 58.3).
- •Idea Quest College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Idea Quest College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •R C Flores-Mark A Zapata El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 80.2%).
- •Idea Quest College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.9).
- •Idea Quest College Preparatory is the larger school with 667 students compared with 625.
- •Idea Quest College Preparatory is a charter school while R C Flores-Mark A Zapata 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 Quest College Preparatory better than R C Flores-Mark A Zapata El?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Quest College Preparatory ranks higher (61.5 vs 58.3 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 R C Flores-Mark A Zapata El?
About 433 m in a straight line, between Edinburg and Edinburg in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Quest College Preparatory: 667. R C Flores-Mark A Zapata El: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Quest College Preparatory and R C Flores-Mark A Zapata El rank in Texas?
Idea Quest College Preparatory is 405th of 1,419 and R C Flores-Mark A Zapata El is 1241st of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).