Idea Allan College Prep (Closed 2014)

Serving 215 students in grades 6, Idea Allan College Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(12-13)
75-79%
78%
(12-13)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
85%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Allan College Prep?
215 students attend Idea Allan College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Idea Allan College Prep students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Idea Allan College Prep offer ?
Idea Allan College Prep offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Idea Allan College Prep part of?
Idea Allan College Prep is part of Austin Independent School District.

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