Idea Riverview College Preparatory vs Skinner El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 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
Skinner El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
| Measure | Idea Riverview College Preparatory Brownsville, Texas | Skinner El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #894 of 1,419 | #3317 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9735 of 16,910 | #36003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 813 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 50% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Riverview College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 33.9).
- •Idea Riverview College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Idea Riverview College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Idea Riverview College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.3% vs 99.7%).
- •Skinner El does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.1).
- •Idea Riverview College Preparatory is the larger school with 813 students compared with 344.
- •Idea Riverview College Preparatory is a charter school while Skinner 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 Skinner El?
On the Success Index (US), Idea Riverview College Preparatory ranks higher (44.8 vs 33.9 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 Skinner El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Riverview College Preparatory: 813. Skinner El: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Riverview College Preparatory and Skinner El rank in Texas?
Idea Riverview College Preparatory is 894th of 1,419 and Skinner El is 3317th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).