Idea College Preparatory San Benito

2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 763 students in grades 6-12, Idea College Preparatory San Benito 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 763 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Idea College Preparatory San Benito ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Idea College Preparatory San Benito's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
763 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Idea College Preparatory San Benito ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea College Preparatory San Benito is 0.10, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#3071 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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33%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Idea College Preparatory San Benito and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
95%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
4%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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≥95%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Idea College Preparatory San Benito and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Idea College Preparatory San Benito and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idea College Preparatory San Benito and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idea College Preparatory San Benito's ranking?
Idea College Preparatory San Benito is ranked #3071 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea College Preparatory San Benito often compared to?
Idea College Preparatory San Benitois often viewed alongside schools like Harlingen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idea College Preparatory San Benito?
The graduation rate of Idea College Preparatory San Benito is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Idea College Preparatory San Benito?
763 students attend Idea College Preparatory San Benito.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Idea College Preparatory San Benito students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea College Preparatory San Benito?
Idea College Preparatory San Benito has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea College Preparatory San Benito offer ?
Idea College Preparatory San Benito offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea College Preparatory San Benito part of?
Idea College Preparatory San Benito is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 763 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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