Serving 731 students in grades 6-12, Idea Bluff Springs 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory's student population of 731 students has grown by 102% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 650% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory is 0.30, 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
#4876 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
7%
25%
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
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory is ranked #4876 out of 8,188 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory?
731 students attend Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory?
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory part of?
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
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