Idea Robindale College Preparatory vs Pena El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
Brownsville · Charter other · Grades 6–11
693 students
Pena El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Idea Robindale College Preparatory Brownsville, Texas | Pena El Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2039 of 4,686 |
| National rank | – | #26984 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–11 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 693 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pena El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 90.8%).
- •Idea Robindale College Preparatory does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.2).
- •Idea Robindale College Preparatory is the larger school with 693 students compared with 501.
- •Idea Robindale College Preparatory is a charter school while Pena 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 Robindale College Preparatory better than Pena El?
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 Robindale College Preparatory and Pena El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Robindale College Preparatory: 693. Pena El: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Robindale College Preparatory and Pena El rank in Texas?
Idea Robindale College Preparatory is unranked and Pena El is 2039th of 4,686 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).