How do these schools compare?
| Metric | IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY | IDEA MCALLEN COLLEGE PREPARATORY |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BROWNSVILLE, TX | MCALLEN, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 702 | 820 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.6:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.7% | 76.5% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY | IDEA MCALLEN COLLEGE PREPARATORY |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,965 | $11,965 |
| District | IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY | IDEA MCALLEN COLLEGE PREPARATORY |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.6% | 3.2% |
| African American | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95.0% | 95.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY | IDEA MCALLEN COLLEGE PREPARATORY |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 7 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 702:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.3% | 24.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.