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#4159 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 49% in state
Idea College Prep
High School · Idea Public Schools · Donna, TX
A charter high school in Donna, TX where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 S 1ST ST, Donna, TX 78537
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Idea College Prep score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Idea College Prep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,078/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Donna), 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
$36,331
Median home value
$74,700
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
10.3%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
41.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 2,075 | Compare → |
| Vanguard MozartCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,209 | Compare → |
| Macedonian Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Idea College Preparatory AlamoCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 6–12 | 3.2 mi | 763 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Idea Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 123
- Rank in district
- #68 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 College Prep is listed in IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idea College Prep
Idea College Prep is a public high school in Donna, TX, part of Idea Public Schools, serving approximately 785 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,159 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idea College Prep
What grades does Idea College Prep serve?
Idea College Prep serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Idea College Prep?
Idea College Prep has an enrollment of approximately 785 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea College Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea College Prep is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idea College Prep rank in TX?
Idea College Prep ranks #4,159 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Idea College Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Idea College Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 College Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idea College Prep has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Idea College Prep a charter school?
Yes, Idea College Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Idea College Prep a Title I school?
No, Idea College Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idea College Prep?
92.7% of students at Idea College Prep 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 785
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (956) 464-0203
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 78537)
- 51,346
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 25.8
Official sources & links
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 78537; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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