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#4340 of 8,552 schools in TX
Idea College Prep Weslaco
High School · Idea Public Schools · Weslaco, TX
A charter high school in Weslaco, TX serving grades 6th – 12th.
2931 E SUGAR CANE DR, Weslaco, TX 78599
- Math 24% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Idea College Prep Weslaco score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Idea College Prep Weslaco 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$55,939
Median home value
$113,300
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78599; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier H S of WeslacoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Hidalgo County Boot CampEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–11 | 1.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Idea Weslaco Pike College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | 1.6 mi | 749 | Compare → |
| Weslaco East H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 2,122 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Idea Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 123
- Rank in district
- #71 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 Weslaco is listed in IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idea College Prep Weslaco
Idea College Prep Weslaco is a public high school in Weslaco, TX, part of Idea Public Schools, serving approximately 756 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,340 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idea College Prep Weslaco
What grades does Idea College Prep Weslaco serve?
Idea College Prep Weslaco serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Idea College Prep Weslaco?
Idea College Prep Weslaco has an enrollment of approximately 756 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea College Prep Weslaco?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea College Prep Weslaco is 17.2:1. 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 Weslaco rank in TX?
Idea College Prep Weslaco ranks #4,340 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Idea College Prep Weslaco's MySchoolScout rating?
Idea College Prep Weslaco has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Weslaco?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idea College Prep Weslaco has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Idea College Prep Weslaco a charter school?
Yes, Idea College Prep Weslaco 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 Weslaco a Title I school?
No, Idea College Prep Weslaco is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idea College Prep Weslaco?
84.3% of students at Idea College Prep Weslaco 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
- 756
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (956) 351-4100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 78599)
- 35,400
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 27.3
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 78599; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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