Idea Montopolis College Preparatory

1701 Vargas Rd
Austin, TX 78741
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 780 students in grades 6-12, Idea Montopolis College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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: 780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Idea Montopolis College Preparatory's student population of 780 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 246% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
780 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Idea Montopolis College Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Montopolis College Preparatory is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4525 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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22%
37%
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42%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
92%
53%
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Black
4%
13%
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White
4%
26%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Idea Montopolis College Preparatory 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)
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idea Montopolis College Preparatory 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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idea Montopolis College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory is ranked #4525 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Montopolis College Preparatory often compared to?
Idea Montopolis College Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Hill Country Middle School, Valor South Austin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idea Montopolis College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Idea Montopolis College Preparatory is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Idea Montopolis College Preparatory?
780 students attend Idea Montopolis College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Idea Montopolis College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Montopolis College Preparatory?
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Montopolis College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea Montopolis College Preparatory part of?
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Montopolis College Preparatory located?
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory is located in the Montopolis neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Montopolis.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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