Serving 737 students in grades 6-12, Idea College Preparatory Alamo ranks in the top 50% 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 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 737 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea College Preparatory Alamo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Idea College Preparatory Alamo's student population of 737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
737 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Idea College Preparatory Alamo ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea College Preparatory Alamo 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3556 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea College Preparatory Alamo's ranking?
Idea College Preparatory Alamo is ranked #3556 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idea College Preparatory Alamo?
The graduation rate of Idea College Preparatory Alamo is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Idea College Preparatory Alamo?
737 students attend Idea College Preparatory Alamo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Idea College Preparatory Alamo students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea College Preparatory Alamo?
Idea College Preparatory Alamo has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea College Preparatory Alamo offer ?
Idea College Preparatory Alamo offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea College Preparatory Alamo part of?
Idea College Preparatory Alamo is part of IDEA School District.
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