Serving 751 students in grades 6-12, Idea Mcallen 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory's student population of 751 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 212% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Mcallen 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2287 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Mcallen College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory is ranked #2287 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idea Mcallen College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Idea Mcallen College Preparatory is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Idea Mcallen College Preparatory?
751 students attend Idea Mcallen College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Idea Mcallen College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Mcallen College Preparatory?
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Mcallen College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea Mcallen College Preparatory part of?
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.
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