Enrollment
151
Middle
DISTRICT 431 · STATE 643
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 480021123204
IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory
5701 RED BIRD CENTER DR, DALLAS, TX 75237 · (972) 709-4700 · Dallas County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL151 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
134 students
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 71 | 47% |
| Grade 7 | 49 | 32% |
| Grade 8 | 31 | 21% |
Student demographics
25%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory this school | 151 | 88.7% | N/A |
| St Anthony School DALLAS | 116 | 87.9% | 34.4% |
| Cullen Middle School HOUSTON | 310 | 100.0% | 30.5% |
| KIPP Liberation College Preparatory HOUSTON | 405 | 93.8% | 28.8% |
| G W Carver 6th Grade STEM Learning Center LANCASTER | 473 | 84.1% | 38.0% |
| KIPP Spirit College Prep HOUSTON | 532 | 91.5% | 34.3% |
Matched among Texas middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Dallas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 151 | #1,615 of 1,749 | #124 of 126 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 88.7% | #288 of 1,648 | #48 of 121 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory
IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory is a middle-grades school located in DALLAS, Texas, in Dallas County. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 151 students in grades 6 through 8. Against the 643-student average for middle schools in Texas, enrollment here is 77% lower.
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS counts 79,430 students in its 125 schools, and IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory is one of them.
Most students at IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory are Black: 85% of enrollment. Smaller groups are 13% Hispanic. For comparison, the population of Dallas County is roughly 22% Black. IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory has a diversity index of 25%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal staffing data show 12.1 full-time-equivalent teachers at IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory and a ratio of 12.5:1. The average ratio among middle schools in Texas is 14.4:1, higher than at this school. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 89% of enrollment. The rate at public schools in Dallas County averages 77%, lower than here.
Census Bureau estimates for Dallas County show that median household income is about $76,547, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 771 public schools operate in Dallas County, serving about 459,645 students.
The closest public school, Quest Campus Pre-K Thru 8, is less than a tenth of a mile from IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as City: Large. IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory is a public charter school.
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Dallas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,621,179
Census ACS
Median income
$76,547
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
771
459,645 students
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- IDEA College Preparatory PharrHigh · 848 students
- IDEA Montopolis College PreparatoryHigh · 835 students
- IDEA College PrepHigh · 823 students
- IDEA McAllen College PreparatoryHigh · 820 students
- IDEA Riverview College PreparatoryHigh · 813 students
- IDEA College Preparatory MissionHigh · 798 students
Other schools in DALLAS
- Skyline High SchoolHigh · 3,837 students
- Lake Highlands High SchoolHigh · 2,972 students
- Oak Cliff Faith Family AcademyCombined · 2,670 students
- Bryan Adams H S Leadership AcademyHigh · 2,208 students
- W T White High SchoolHigh · 2,204 students
- Sunset High SchoolHigh · 2,164 students
Nearby schools
- Quest Campus Pre-K Thru 80.0 mi · 435
- IDEA A W Brown Academy0.0 mi · 481
- KIPP Destiny Middle School1.0 mi · 253
- KIPP Destiny Elementary School1.0 mi · 413
- Genesis Campus Pre-K Thru 51.0 mi · 343
- T W Browne Middle School1.3 mi · 491
Frequently asked questions
About IDEA A W Brown College PreparatoryHow many students attend IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory?
IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory enrolls approximately 151 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory serve?
IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory?
The student-to-teacher ratio at IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory is approximately 12.5:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory?
At IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory, the student body is approximately 1% White, 13% Hispanic, 85% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory?
IDEA A W Brown College Preparatory is overseen by IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Dallas County.
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