Garza at Southmost El vs Idea Frontier College Preparatory
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.
Garza at Southmost El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Brownsville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
781 students
| Measure | Garza at Southmost El Brownsville, Texas | Idea Frontier College Preparatory Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1811 of 4,686 | #632 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #24974 of 50,301 | #7423 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 524 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Frontier College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 50.3).
- •Idea Frontier College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Idea Frontier College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Idea Frontier College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 93.5%).
- •Garza at Southmost El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.6).
- •Idea Frontier College Preparatory is the larger school with 781 students compared with 524.
- •Garza at Southmost El is a public school while Idea Frontier 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 Garza at Southmost El better than Idea Frontier College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Frontier College Preparatory ranks higher (53.6 vs 50.3 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 Garza at Southmost El and Idea Frontier College Preparatory?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garza at Southmost El: 524. Idea Frontier College Preparatory: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garza at Southmost El and Idea Frontier College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Garza at Southmost El is 1811th of 4,686 and Idea Frontier College Preparatory is 632nd of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).