Besteiro Middle vs Idea Frontier Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Besteiro Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
558 students
Idea Frontier Academy
Brownsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
675 students
| Measure | Besteiro Middle Brownsville, Texas | Idea Frontier Academy Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1293 of 1,684 | #3854 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11037 of 15,369 | #39589 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 558 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 39% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Besteiro Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 28.4).
- •Besteiro Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Idea Frontier Academy does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Idea Frontier Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.7% vs 94.4%).
- •Besteiro Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 21.1).
- •Idea Frontier Academy is the larger school with 675 students compared with 558.
- •Besteiro Middle is a public school while Idea Frontier Academy is a charter 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 Besteiro Middle better than Idea Frontier Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Besteiro Middle ranks higher (34.1 vs 28.4 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 Besteiro Middle and Idea Frontier Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Besteiro Middle: 558. Idea Frontier Academy: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Besteiro Middle and Idea Frontier Academy rank in Texas?
Besteiro Middle is 1293rd of 1,684 and Idea Frontier Academy is 3854th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).