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#3700 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 43% in state
Idea Judson College Preparatory
High School · Idea Public Schools · San Antonio, TX
A charter high school in San Antonio, TX where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13427 JUDSON RD, San Antonio, TX 78233
- Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Idea Judson College Preparatory score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Idea Judson College Preparatory sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), 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
$73,729
Median home value
$203,300
Median rent
$1,456/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hearts Live OakCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–10 | 1.9 mi | 1,067 | Compare → |
| Madison H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 2,703 | Compare → |
| Judson Early College AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Sst Sa College Prep H SCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 7–12 | 3.2 mi | 547 | 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
- #58 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 Judson College Preparatory is listed in IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idea Judson College Preparatory
Idea Judson College Preparatory is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of Idea Public Schools, serving approximately 749 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,700 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idea Judson College Preparatory
What grades does Idea Judson College Preparatory serve?
Idea Judson College Preparatory serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Idea Judson College Preparatory?
Idea Judson College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 749 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Judson College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Judson College Preparatory is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idea Judson College Preparatory rank in TX?
Idea Judson College Preparatory ranks #3,700 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Idea Judson College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Idea Judson College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Judson College Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idea Judson College Preparatory has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Idea Judson College Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, Idea Judson College Preparatory is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Idea Judson College Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Idea Judson College Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idea Judson College Preparatory?
74.8% of students at Idea Judson College Preparatory 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
- 749
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (210) 529-3600
- Area population (ZIP 78233)
- 47,659
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 78233; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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