Idea Brownsville Academy vs Promesa College Prep Brownsville
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Brownsville Academy
Brownsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
702 students
Promesa College Prep Brownsville
Brownsville · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
185 students
| Measure | Idea Brownsville Academy Brownsville, Texas | Promesa College Prep Brownsville Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1904 of 4,686 | #4244 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #25821 of 50,301 | #42970 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 702 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 30% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Brownsville Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 23.0).
- •Idea Brownsville Academy does better on math proficiency (59% vs 30%).
- •Idea Brownsville Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Idea Brownsville Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 84.3%).
- •Promesa College Prep Brownsville does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.1).
- •Idea Brownsville Academy is the larger school with 702 students compared with 185.
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 Brownsville Academy better than Promesa College Prep Brownsville?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Brownsville Academy ranks higher (49.0 vs 23.0 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 Brownsville Academy and Promesa College Prep Brownsville?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Brownsville Academy: 702. Promesa College Prep Brownsville: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Brownsville Academy and Promesa College Prep Brownsville rank in Texas?
Idea Brownsville Academy is 1904th of 4,686 and Promesa College Prep Brownsville is 4244th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).