Idea Rio Grande City Academy vs Ringgold Middle
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
Ringgold Middle
Rio Grande City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students
| Measure | Idea Rio Grande City Academy Rio Grande City, Texas | Ringgold Middle Rio Grande City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2895 of 4,686 | #1276 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #33015 of 50,301 | #10906 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 717 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 42% |
| city | Rio Grande City | Rio Grande City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Rio Grande City Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 34.8).
- •Idea Rio Grande City Academy does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Idea Rio Grande City Academy does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 29%).
- •Idea Rio Grande City Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 96.1%).
- •Ringgold Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 21.7).
- •Idea Rio Grande City Academy is the larger school with 717 students compared with 639.
- •Idea Rio Grande City Academy is a charter school while Ringgold Middle 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 Ringgold Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Rio Grande City Academy ranks higher (38.4 vs 34.8 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 Rio Grande City Academy and Ringgold Middle?
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. Ringgold Middle: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Rio Grande City Academy and Ringgold Middle rank in Texas?
Idea Rio Grande City Academy is 2895th of 4,686 and Ringgold Middle is 1276th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).