Idea Walzem Academy vs Mary Lou Hartman
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 814 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Walzem Academy
San Antonio · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
611 students
Mary Lou Hartman
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
| Measure | Idea Walzem Academy San Antonio, Texas | Mary Lou Hartman San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4124 of 4,686 | #3948 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #41764 of 50,301 | #40341 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 611 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 35% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Lou Hartman scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 24.9).
- •Idea Walzem Academy does better on math proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Idea Walzem Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Mary Lou Hartman does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 85.3%).
- •Mary Lou Hartman does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 21.1).
- •Idea Walzem Academy is the larger school with 611 students compared with 568.
- •Idea Walzem Academy is a charter school while Mary Lou Hartman 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 Walzem Academy better than Mary Lou Hartman?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Lou Hartman ranks higher (27.1 vs 24.9 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 Walzem Academy and Mary Lou Hartman?
About 814 m in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Walzem Academy: 611. Mary Lou Hartman: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Walzem Academy and Mary Lou Hartman rank in Texas?
Idea Walzem Academy is 4124th of 4,686 and Mary Lou Hartman is 3948th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).