Serving 689 students in grades 6-12, Idea Brownsville College Preparatory ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory's student population of 689 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 84% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
689 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Brownsville College Preparatory is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2158 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Brownsville College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory is ranked #2158 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Brownsville College Preparatory often compared to?
Idea Brownsville College Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Idea Frontier College Preparatory, Brownsville Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idea Brownsville College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Idea Brownsville College Preparatory is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Idea Brownsville College Preparatory?
689 students attend Idea Brownsville College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Idea Brownsville College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Brownsville College Preparatory?
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Brownsville College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea Brownsville College Preparatory part of?
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
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