Idea Brownsville College Preparatory vs Paredes El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 742 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
Brownsville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
783 students
Paredes El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
798 students
| Measure | Idea Brownsville College Preparatory Brownsville, Texas | Paredes El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #743 of 1,419 | #971 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8429 of 16,910 | #15938 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 783 | 798 |
| Enrollment | 783 | 798 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 76% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paredes El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 49.8).
- •Paredes El does better on math proficiency (76% vs 56%).
- •Paredes El does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Idea Brownsville College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 80.2%).
- •Paredes El does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.4).
- •Paredes El is the larger school with 798 students compared with 783.
- •Idea Brownsville College Preparatory is a charter school while Paredes 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 Brownsville College Preparatory better than Paredes El?
On the Success Index (US), Paredes El ranks higher (63.3 vs 49.8 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 College Preparatory and Paredes El?
About 742 m in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory: 783. Paredes El: 798. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Brownsville College Preparatory and Paredes El rank in Texas?
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory is 743rd of 1,419 and Paredes El is 971st of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).