Idea Yukon Academy vs The STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Yukon Academy
Odessa · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
736 students
The STEM Academy
Odessa · Charter other · Grades K–12
755 students
| Measure | Idea Yukon Academy Odessa, Texas | The STEM Academy Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1886 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #25698 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 736 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Yukon Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 40.1%).
- •The STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 22.3).
- •The STEM Academy is the larger school with 755 students compared with 736.
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 Yukon Academy better than The STEM Academy?
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 Yukon Academy and The STEM Academy?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Yukon Academy: 736. The STEM Academy: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Yukon Academy and The STEM Academy rank in Texas?
Idea Yukon Academy is 1886th of 4,686 and The STEM Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).