Idea Robindale College Preparatory vs Perkins Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 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
Perkins Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
480 students
| Measure | Idea Robindale College Preparatory Brownsville, Texas | Perkins Middle Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1109 of 1,684 |
| National rank | – | #9957 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–11 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 693 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 38% |
| Math proficiency | – | 46% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idea Robindale College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 98.3%).
- •Perkins Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.1).
- •Idea Robindale College Preparatory is the larger school with 693 students compared with 480.
- •Idea Robindale College Preparatory is a charter school while Perkins Middle 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 Perkins Middle?
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 Perkins Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Robindale College Preparatory: 693. Perkins Middle: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Robindale College Preparatory and Perkins Middle rank in Texas?
Idea Robindale College Preparatory is unranked and Perkins Middle is 1109th of 1,684 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).