Idea Brownsville College Preparatory

4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 783 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 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 783 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 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

School Overview

Idea Brownsville College Preparatory's student population of 783 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
783 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Idea Brownsville College Preparatory ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Brownsville College Preparatory is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2231 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
46%
44%
67%
51%
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
96%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
IDEA School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idea Brownsville College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory is ranked #2231 out of 8,096 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, Idea Robindale College Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Idea Brownsville College Preparatory?
783 students attend Idea Brownsville College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Idea Brownsville College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 3% 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 17:1, which is higher than 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 783 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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