Idea Spears Academy vs Idea Spears College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Spears Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
728 students
Idea Spears College Preparatory
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
617 students
| Measure | Idea Spears Academy Houston, Texas | Idea Spears College Preparatory Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4648 of 4,686 | #1681 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #48427 of 50,301 | #14891 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 728 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Spears Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.2 vs 12.1).
- •Idea Spears Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 94.2%).
- •Idea Spears College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 23.5).
- •Idea Spears Academy is the larger school with 728 students compared with 617.
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 Spears Academy better than Idea Spears College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Spears Academy ranks higher (13.2 vs 12.1 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 Spears Academy and Idea Spears College Preparatory?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Spears Academy: 728. Idea Spears College Preparatory: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Spears Academy and Idea Spears College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Idea Spears Academy is 4648th of 4,686 and Idea Spears College Preparatory is 1681st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).