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Idea Brownsville Academy vs. Pullam Elementary School

Should you attend Idea Brownsville Academy or Pullam Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Idea Brownsville Academy
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Pullam Elementary School
3200 Madrid Ave
Brownsville, TX 78520
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Idea Brownsville Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Pullam Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 694 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Brownsville Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 905 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pullam Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
694 students
905 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Idea Brownsville Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pullam Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Idea Brownsville Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pullam Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Idea Brownsville Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pullam Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Idea Brownsville Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the IDEA Public Schools and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pullam Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brownsville Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1748 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#603 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Idea Brownsville Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pullam Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in TX)
76%
(Top 5% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea Brownsville Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pullam Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea Brownsville Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pullam Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea Brownsville Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pullam Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Idea Brownsville Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pullam Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
167
Kindergarten Students
76
123
Grade 1 Students
109
114
Grade 2 Students
135
114
Grade 3 Students
132
130
Grade 4 Students
126
137
Grade 5 Students
116
120

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Idea Brownsville Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the IDEA Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pullam Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
94%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Idea Brownsville Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the IDEA Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pullam Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pullam Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% White
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Idea Brownsville Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the IDEA Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pullam Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brownsville Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.11
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Idea Brownsville Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pullam Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Idea Brownsville Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pullam Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Idea Brownsville Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pullam Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brownsville Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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