Idea Walzem College Preparatory vs Montgomery El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Walzem College Preparatory
San Antonio · Charter high · Grades 6–12
724 students
Montgomery El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
248 students
| Measure | Idea Walzem College Preparatory San Antonio, Texas | Montgomery El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1008 of 1,419 | #4257 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10772 of 16,910 | #43096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 724 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 22% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Walzem College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 22.8).
- •Idea Walzem College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Idea Walzem College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 19%).
- •Idea Walzem College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 86.3%).
- •Montgomery El does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.8).
- •Idea Walzem College Preparatory is the larger school with 724 students compared with 248.
- •Idea Walzem College Preparatory is a charter school while Montgomery 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 Walzem College Preparatory better than Montgomery El?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Walzem College Preparatory ranks higher (40.8 vs 22.8 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 Walzem College Preparatory and Montgomery El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Walzem College Preparatory: 724. Montgomery El: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Walzem College Preparatory and Montgomery El rank in Texas?
Idea Walzem College Preparatory is 1008th of 1,419 and Montgomery El is 4257th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).