Idea Rise Academy vs Western Hills El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Rise Academy
Fort Worth · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
681 students
Western Hills El
Fort Worth · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
499 students
| Measure | Idea Rise Academy Fort Worth, Texas | Western Hills El Fort Worth, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4613 of 4,686 | #4633 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47636 of 50,301 | #48086 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 681 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 19% |
| city | Fort Worth | Fort Worth |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.0 vs 14.1).
- •Idea Rise Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.5% vs 97.6%).
- •Western Hills El does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 22.7).
- •Idea Rise Academy is the larger school with 681 students compared with 499.
- •Idea Rise Academy is a charter school while Western Hills 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 Rise Academy better than Western Hills El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Idea Rise Academy and Western Hills El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Worth and Fort Worth in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Rise Academy: 681. Western Hills El: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Rise Academy and Western Hills El rank in Texas?
Idea Rise Academy is 4613th of 4,686 and Western Hills El is 4633rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).