Idea Rio Grande City Academy vs Preparatory for Early College H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Rio Grande City Academy
Rio Grande City · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
717 students
Preparatory for Early College H S
Rio Grande City · Public high · Grades 9–12
430 students
| Measure | Idea Rio Grande City Academy Rio Grande City, Texas | Preparatory for Early College H S Rio Grande City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2895 of 4,686 | #544 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #33015 of 50,301 | #6684 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 717 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 98.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 72% |
| city | Rio Grande City | Rio Grande City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preparatory for Early College H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 38.4).
- •Preparatory for Early College H S does better on math proficiency (72% vs 54.5%).
- •Preparatory for Early College H S does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Idea Rio Grande City Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 98.6%).
- •Preparatory for Early College H S does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 21.7).
- •Idea Rio Grande City Academy is the larger school with 717 students compared with 430.
- •Idea Rio Grande City Academy is a charter school while Preparatory for Early College H S 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 Rio Grande City Academy better than Preparatory for Early College H S?
On the Success Index (US), Preparatory for Early College H S ranks higher (56.5 vs 38.4 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 Rio Grande City Academy and Preparatory for Early College H S?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Rio Grande City and Rio Grande City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Rio Grande City Academy: 717. Preparatory for Early College H S: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Rio Grande City Academy and Preparatory for Early College H S rank in Texas?
Idea Rio Grande City Academy is 2895th of 4,686 and Preparatory for Early College H S is 544th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).