Idea Riverview Academy vs Sharp El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Riverview Academy
Brownsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
714 students
Sharp El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
| Measure | Idea Riverview Academy Brownsville, Texas | Sharp El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2705 of 4,686 | #1409 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31803 of 50,301 | #21350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 714 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharp El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 40.2).
- •Sharp El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Sharp El does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •Sharp El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 94.3%).
- •Sharp El does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 22.3).
- •Idea Riverview Academy is the larger school with 714 students compared with 432.
- •Idea Riverview Academy is a charter school while Sharp 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 Riverview Academy better than Sharp El?
On the Success Index (US), Sharp El ranks higher (55.5 vs 40.2 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 Riverview Academy and Sharp El?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Riverview Academy: 714. Sharp El: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Riverview Academy and Sharp El rank in Texas?
Idea Riverview Academy is 2705th of 4,686 and Sharp El is 1409th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).