Idea Rio Grande City Academy vs Rt Barrera El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 7.7 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
Rt Barrera El
Roma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Idea Rio Grande City Academy Rio Grande City, Texas | Rt Barrera El Roma, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2895 of 4,686 | #744 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #33015 of 50,301 | #12614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 717 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 82% |
| city | Rio Grande City | Roma |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rt Barrera El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 38.4).
- •Rt Barrera El does better on math proficiency (82% vs 54.5%).
- •Rt Barrera El does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44.5%).
- •Idea Rio Grande City Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 91.8%).
- •Rt Barrera El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 21.7).
- •Idea Rio Grande City Academy is the larger school with 717 students compared with 400.
- •Idea Rio Grande City Academy is a charter school while Rt Barrera 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 Rio Grande City Academy better than Rt Barrera El?
On the Success Index (US), Rt Barrera El ranks higher (68.2 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 Rt Barrera El?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Rio Grande City and Roma in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Rio Grande City Academy: 717. Rt Barrera El: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Rio Grande City Academy and Rt Barrera El rank in Texas?
Idea Rio Grande City Academy is 2895th of 4,686 and Rt Barrera El is 744th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).