Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory vs Universal Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Texas, United States, 281 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory
Austin · Charter other · Grades 6–11
624 students
Universal Academy
Irving · Charter other · Grades PK–12
623 students
| Measure | Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory Austin, Texas | Universal Academy Irving, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–11 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 624 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Austin | Irving |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 83.8%).
- •Universal Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.9).
- •Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is the larger school with 624 students compared with 623.
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 Parmer Park College Preparatory better than Universal Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory and Universal Academy?
About 281 km in a straight line, between Austin and Irving in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory: 624. Universal Academy: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory and Universal Academy rank in Texas?
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is unranked and Universal Academy is unranked among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).