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Vanguard Rembrandt vs. Idea College Preparatory Pharr

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School Overview

School
Vanguard Rembrandt
1200 E Kelly Ave
Pharr, TX 78577
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Vanguard Rembrandt ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,965 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Vanguard Rembrandt 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 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 863 students in grades 6-12, Idea College Preparatory Pharr 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 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-12
6-12
Total Students
1,965 students
863 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vanguard Rembrandt over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Idea College Preparatory Pharr over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vanguard Rembrandt.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Idea College Preparatory Pharr.
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vanguard Rembrandt over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Idea College Preparatory Pharr over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Rembrandt with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Vanguard Academy School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Idea College Preparatory Pharr with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the IDEA School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2657 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#3526 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vanguard Rembrandt, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Idea College Preparatory Pharr, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in TX)
41%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vanguard Rembrandt who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Vanguard Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea College Preparatory Pharr who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the IDEA School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in TX)
53%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vanguard Rembrandt who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Vanguard Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea College Preparatory Pharr who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the IDEA School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in TX)
42%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vanguard Rembrandt who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Vanguard Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea College Preparatory Pharr who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the IDEA School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in TX)
≥95%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Vanguard Rembrandt with the average graduation rate observed in the Vanguard Academy School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Idea College Preparatory Pharr with the average graduation rate observed in the IDEA School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Vanguard Rembrandt by grade.
This chart displays the students of Idea College Preparatory Pharr by grade.
Pre-K Students
187
-
Kindergarten Students
136
-
Grade 1 Students
132
-
Grade 2 Students
131
-
Grade 3 Students
127
-
Grade 4 Students
118
-
Grade 5 Students
110
-
Grade 6 Students
181
147
Grade 7 Students
167
137
Grade 8 Students
143
141
Grade 9 Students
149
119
Grade 10 Students
142
127
Grade 11 Students
124
87
Grade 12 Students
118
105

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vanguard Rembrandt, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Vanguard Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
99%
99%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vanguard Rembrandt, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Vanguard Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Idea College Preparatory Pharr, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the IDEA School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vanguard Rembrandt, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Vanguard Academy School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Idea College Preparatory Pharr, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the IDEA School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.02
0.02
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vanguard Rembrandt, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Vanguard Academy School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Idea College Preparatory Pharr, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the IDEA School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
91%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vanguard Rembrandt, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Vanguard Academy School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Idea College Preparatory Pharr, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the IDEA School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vanguard Rembrandt, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Vanguard Academy School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Idea College Preparatory Pharr, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the IDEA School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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