Serving 302 students in grades 6-8, Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 90% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory's student population of 302 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 90% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory 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 Mesa Hills College Preparatory is 0.25, 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
#3208 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
10%
26%
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
71%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory is ranked #3208 out of 8,079 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory?
302 students attend Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory?
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory part of?
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory located?
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory is located in the Northwest El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Northwest El Paso.
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