Serving 738 students in grades 6-12, Idea Brownsville College Preparatory ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory's student population of 738 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 188% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
738 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Brownsville College Preparatory is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3407 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Brownsville College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory is ranked #3407 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Brownsville College Preparatory often compared to?
Idea Brownsville College Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Idea Frontier College Preparatory, Idea Robindale College Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idea Brownsville College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Idea Brownsville College Preparatory is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Idea Brownsville College Preparatory?
738 students attend Idea Brownsville College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Idea Brownsville College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Brownsville College Preparatory?
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Brownsville College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea Brownsville College Preparatory part of?
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.
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