Idea Frontier College Preparatory vs Palm Grove El
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.
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
Brownsville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
781 students
Palm Grove El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
| Measure | Idea Frontier College Preparatory Brownsville, Texas | Palm Grove El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #632 of 1,419 | #2839 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7423 of 16,910 | #32628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 781 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 52% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Frontier College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 39.0).
- •Idea Frontier College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Idea Frontier College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Idea Frontier College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 95.6%).
- •Palm Grove El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.6).
- •Idea Frontier College Preparatory is the larger school with 781 students compared with 294.
- •Idea Frontier College Preparatory is a charter school while Palm Grove 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 Frontier College Preparatory better than Palm Grove El?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Frontier College Preparatory ranks higher (53.6 vs 39.0 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 Frontier College Preparatory and Palm Grove El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Frontier College Preparatory: 781. Palm Grove El: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Frontier College Preparatory and Palm Grove El rank in Texas?
Idea Frontier College Preparatory is 632nd of 1,419 and Palm Grove El is 2839th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).