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#5750 of 8,552 schools in TX
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator
Middle School · Idea Public Schools · Weslaco, TX
A charter middle school in Weslaco, TX where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2115 W PIKE BLVD, Weslaco, TX 78596
- Math 37% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 49% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,930/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Weslaco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,797
Median home value
$92,800
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78596; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis R Scobee MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 789 | Compare → |
| Idea Burke College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 6–10 | 1.7 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.7 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Rayburn MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 646 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Idea Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 123
- Rank in district
- #100 of 123
- District spending per student
- $11,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator is listed in IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator is a public middle school in Weslaco, TX, part of Idea Public Schools, serving approximately 127 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,750 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator
What grades does Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator serve?
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator?
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator has an enrollment of approximately 127 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator rank in TX?
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator ranks #5,750 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator's MySchoolScout rating?
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator a charter school?
Yes, Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator a Title I school?
No, Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator?
75.6% of students at Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 127
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (210) 239-4970
- Area population (ZIP 78596)
- 38,942
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78596; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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