Serving 319 students in grades 6-8, Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory's student population of 319 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 90% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is 0.37, 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
#5823 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is ranked #5823 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory?
319 students attend Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory?
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory part of?
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.
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