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Charter high school · Idea Public Schools · Weslaco, Texas

Idea College Prep Weslaco

Idea College Prep Weslaco rates 7.2, above the middle of Idea Public Schools's high schools, whose rated median is 6.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.2this school

7.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Idea Public Schools median is 6.3.

#2,617 of 8,584 schools in Texas · Idea Public Schools: 32 high schools rated, median 6.3

The brief

A charter high school in Weslaco, TX where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 2,617 of 8,584 schools in Texas and 15 of 123 in Idea Public Schools.

Idea College Prep Weslaco is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math33%12 points below the Texas average of 45%471 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Reading56%1 point above the Texas average of 55%545 students tested · 2025 STAAR
Proficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 45% in 2025.2025 STAAR; 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.3
25% of the rating
Academics
6.8
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

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 · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Idea College Prep Weslaco and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$55,939
Median home value
$113,300
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
23.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78599; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
22
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
3,006/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Weslaco. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Weslaco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
51.5% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
12 sports
6 boys' · 6 girls' · 16 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
84.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. South Texas ISD Health Professions2.5 mi
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  2. South Texas ISD Science Academy2.5 mi
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  3. Idea College Prep Weslacothis school
    7.2
  4. South Palm Gardens H S2.7 mi
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  5. South Texas ISD Virtual Academy2.5 mi
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  6. Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory1.6 mi · charter
    5.7Compare →
  7. Premier H S of Weslaco0.9 mi · charter
    5.4Compare →
  8. Weslaco East H S2.4 mi
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  9. Hidalgo County Boot Camp1.6 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Idea College Prep Weslaco among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #2,617 of 8,584 schools in TX.

What is Idea College Prep Weslaco's MySchoolScout rating?

Idea College Prep Weslaco has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

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 facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
756
Student-teacher ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hidalgo County
Phone
(956) 351-4100
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#15 of 123
Schools in district
123
District spending per student
$11,857
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 78599)
35,400
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
27.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.