At a glance
Reported students
151
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.07
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
681
IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory: 151 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory
IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory is a public middle school serving grades 06–09 in Dallas. It is one of 127 current school records connected to IDEA Public Schools. NCES reports 151 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, below the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (85.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.07 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black85.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in IDEA Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
IDEA Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator
Middle · Grades 06–08
111 reported students
IDEA Lopez College Preparatory
Middle · Grades 06–06
Enrollment not reported
IDEA La Joya College Preparatory
Middle · Grades 06–10
344 reported students
IDEA Mesquite Hills College Preparatory
Middle · Grades 06–10
352 reported students
IDEA Southeast College Preparatory
Middle · Grades 06–10
475 reported students
IDEA Lake Houston College Preparatory
Middle · Grades 06–10
499 reported students
Public schools near IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T W Browne Middle Middle · Dallas ISD | 06–08 | 491 | 1.3 mi |
| La Academia de Estrellas Middle Middle · Charter · La Academia de Estrellas | 06–08 | 297 | 2.1 mi |
| Judge Louis a Bedford Jr Law Academy Middle · Dallas ISD | 07–08 | 509 | 2.3 mi |
| J Herman Reed Middle Middle · Duncanville ISD | 06–08 | 460 | 2.3 mi |
| Zan Wesley Holmes Jr Middle Middle · Dallas ISD | 06–08 | 570 | 2.4 mi |
| Uplift Hampton Prep Middle Middle · Charter · Uplift Education | 06–08 | 510 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory
What grades does IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory serve?
IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory reports grades 06–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in IDEA Public Schools.
How many students attend IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory?
IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory reported 151 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 151 students and 12.07 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory a public, charter, or magnet school?
IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory in?
IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory is part of IDEA Public Schools, based in Weslaco, TX, which operates 127 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include T W Browne Middle (1.3 mi), La Academia de Estrellas Middle (2.1 mi), Judge Louis a Bedford Jr Law Academy (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.