Dessau Middle vs Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dessau Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory
Austin · Charter other · Grades 6–11
624 students
| Measure | Dessau Middle Austin, Texas | Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1344 of 1,684 | – |
| National rank | #11353 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–11 |
| Students | 596 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.4% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 80.4%).
- •Dessau Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.9).
- •Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is the larger school with 624 students compared with 596.
- •Dessau Middle is a public school while Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory 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 Dessau Middle better than Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory?
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 Dessau Middle and Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dessau Middle: 596. Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dessau Middle and Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Dessau Middle is 1344th of 1,684 and Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is unranked among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).