Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory vs Rt Barrera El
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 College Preparatory
Rio Grande City · Charter high · Grades 6–12
695 students
Rt Barrera El
Roma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory Rio Grande City, Texas | Rt Barrera El Roma, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1326 of 1,419 | #744 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14018 of 16,910 | #12614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 695 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 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 26.8).
- •Rt Barrera El does better on math proficiency (82% vs 32%).
- •Rt Barrera El does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.1% vs 91.8%).
- •Rt Barrera El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
- •Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory is the larger school with 695 students compared with 400.
- •Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory better than Rt Barrera El?
On the Success Index (US), Rt Barrera El ranks higher (68.2 vs 26.8 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 College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory: 695. Rt Barrera El: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory and Rt Barrera El rank in Texas?
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory is 1326th of 1,419 and Rt Barrera El is 744th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).