Serving 295 students in grades 6-8, Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 92% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory's student population of 295 students has grown by 197% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 183% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory is 0.32, 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
#2014 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
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 Mesquite Hills College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory is ranked #2014 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory?
295 students attend Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory?
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory part of?
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory located?
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory is located in the Northeast El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Northeast El Paso.
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