Idea Sports Park Academy vs Vanguard Picasso
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Sports Park Academy
Brownsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
571 students
Vanguard Picasso
Pharr · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
| Measure | Idea Sports Park Academy Brownsville, Texas | Vanguard Picasso Pharr, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4608 of 4,686 | #2399 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47583 of 50,301 | #29628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 571 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Brownsville | Pharr |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vanguard Picasso scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 15.1).
- •Vanguard Picasso does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 92.3%).
- •Vanguard Picasso does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 19.7).
- •Vanguard Picasso is the larger school with 572 students compared with 571.
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 Sports Park Academy better than Vanguard Picasso?
On the Success Index (US), Vanguard Picasso ranks higher (43.5 vs 15.1 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 Sports Park Academy and Vanguard Picasso?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Pharr in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Sports Park Academy: 571. Vanguard Picasso: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Sports Park Academy and Vanguard Picasso rank in Texas?
Idea Sports Park Academy is 4608th of 4,686 and Vanguard Picasso is 2399th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).