Garcia Middle vs Idea Robindale College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garcia Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
870 students
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Brownsville · Charter other · Grades 6–11
693 students
| Measure | Garcia Middle Brownsville, Texas | Idea Robindale College Preparatory Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1198 of 1,684 | – |
| National rank | #10448 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–11 |
| Students | 870 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garcia Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 90.8%).
- •Garcia Middle does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.1).
- •Garcia Middle is the larger school with 870 students compared with 693.
- •Garcia Middle is a public school while Idea Robindale 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 Garcia Middle better than Idea Robindale 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 Garcia Middle and Idea Robindale College Preparatory?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garcia Middle: 870. Idea Robindale College Preparatory: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garcia Middle and Idea Robindale College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Garcia Middle is 1198th of 1,684 and Idea Robindale College Preparatory is unranked among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).