Idea Riverview College Preparatory vs Sharp El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
Brownsville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
813 students
Sharp El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
| Measure | Idea Riverview College Preparatory Brownsville, Texas | Sharp El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #894 of 1,419 | #1409 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9735 of 16,910 | #21350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 813 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharp El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 44.8).
- •Idea Riverview College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Sharp El does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 50%).
- •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 18.1).
- •Idea Riverview College Preparatory is the larger school with 813 students compared with 432.
- •Idea Riverview College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory better than Sharp El?
On the Success Index (US), Sharp El ranks higher (55.5 vs 44.8 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 Riverview College Preparatory and Sharp El?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Riverview College Preparatory: 813. Sharp El: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Riverview College Preparatory and Sharp El rank in Texas?
Idea Riverview College Preparatory is 894th of 1,419 and Sharp El is 1409th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).