Fairmeadows El vs Idea A W Brown College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmeadows El
Duncanville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
435 students
Idea A W Brown College Preparatory
Dallas · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
151 students
| Measure | Fairmeadows El Duncanville, Texas | Idea A W Brown College Preparatory Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2998 of 4,686 | #1303 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #33780 of 50,301 | #11104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 435 | 151 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 151 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Duncanville | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmeadows El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 33.9).
- •Fairmeadows El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 88.7%).
- •Idea A W Brown College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •Fairmeadows El is the larger school with 435 students compared with 151.
- •Fairmeadows El is a public school while Idea A W Brown 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 Fairmeadows El better than Idea A W Brown College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmeadows El ranks higher (37.3 vs 33.9 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 Fairmeadows El and Idea A W Brown College Preparatory?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Duncanville and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmeadows El: 435. Idea A W Brown College Preparatory: 151. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmeadows El and Idea A W Brown College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Fairmeadows El is 2998th of 4,686 and Idea A W Brown College Preparatory is 1303rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).