Idea A W Brown College Preparatory vs Thomas Tolbert El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea A W Brown College Preparatory
Dallas · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
151 students
Thomas Tolbert El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students
| Measure | Idea A W Brown College Preparatory Dallas, Texas | Thomas Tolbert El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1303 of 1,684 | #3216 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11104 of 15,369 | #35356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 151 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Tolbert El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 33.9).
- •Idea A W Brown College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 98.5%).
- •Idea A W Brown College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.8).
- •Thomas Tolbert El is the larger school with 335 students compared with 151.
- •Idea A W Brown College Preparatory is a charter school while Thomas Tolbert El is a public 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 Idea A W Brown College Preparatory better than Thomas Tolbert El?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Tolbert El ranks higher (34.9 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 Idea A W Brown College Preparatory and Thomas Tolbert El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea A W Brown College Preparatory: 151. Thomas Tolbert El: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea A W Brown College Preparatory and Thomas Tolbert El rank in Texas?
Idea A W Brown College Preparatory is 1303rd of 1,684 and Thomas Tolbert El is 3216th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).