Idea College Prep Weslaco
Tel:
(956) 351-4100
Idea College Prep Weslaco serves 783 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Idea College Prep Weslaco placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Idea College Prep Weslaco's student population of 783 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 783 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Idea College Prep Weslaco is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Idea College Prep Weslaco is 0.06, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3550 out of 7999 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 97% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 3% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | IDEA School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Idea College Prep Weslaco is Hidalgo County Boot Camp (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Idea Academy Weslaco (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Weslaco Idea Academy Weslaco Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 695 students
0.0 miles
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100 0.0 PK-5 695 - Weslaco Hidalgo County Boot Camp Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 31 students
1.2 miles
1711 N Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908 1.2 9-12 31 - Weslaco Airport Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 568 students
1.3 miles
410 N Airport Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6770 1.3 PK-5 568 - Weslaco Idea Weslaco Pike Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 917 students
1.3 miles
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850 1.3 PK-5 917 - Weslaco Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory Charter School
Grades: 6-9 | 487 students
1.3 miles
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850 1.3 6-9 487
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