Serving 667 students in grades 6-12, Idea Quest College Preparatory ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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 (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Quest College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Idea Quest College Preparatory's student population of 667 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
667 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Idea Quest College Preparatory ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Quest College Preparatory 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
95%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Quest College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Quest College Preparatory is ranked #827 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Quest College Preparatory often compared to?
Idea Quest College Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Idea Mcallen College Preparatory, Morris Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idea Quest College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Idea Quest College Preparatory is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Idea Quest College Preparatory?
667 students attend Idea Quest College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Idea Quest College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Quest College Preparatory?
Idea Quest College Preparatory has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Quest College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Quest College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea Quest College Preparatory part of?
Idea Quest College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
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