Idea Hope vs The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Hope
Tampa · Charter other · Grades K–12
790 students
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy
Tampa · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
61 students
| Measure | Idea Hope Tampa, Florida | The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1920 of 2,187 |
| National rank | – | #34012 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 790 | 61 |
| Enrollment | 790 | 61 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 30.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24.5% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 79.7%).
- •Idea Hope does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 30.5).
- •Idea Hope is the larger school with 790 students compared with 61.
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 Hope better than The Collaboratory Preparatory 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 Hope and The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Hope: 790. The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy: 61. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Hope and The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy rank in Florida?
Idea Hope is unranked and The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy is 1920th of 2,187 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).