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#3341 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 39% in state
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory
Middle School · Idea Public Schools · Austin, TX
A charter middle school in Austin, TX where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1438 E YAGER LN, Austin, TX 78853
- Math 39% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 18 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dessau MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 655 | Compare → |
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| Dobie MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Idea Pflugerville College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 6–11 | 2.9 mi | 583 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #51 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 Parmer Park College Preparatory is listed in IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is a public middle school in Austin, TX, part of Idea Public Schools, serving approximately 550 students in grades 6th-10th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,341 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory
What grades does Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory serve?
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory serves students in grades 6th through 10th.
How many students attend Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory?
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory rank in TX?
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory ranks #3,341 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Parmer Park College Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, Idea Parmer Park 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 Parmer Park College Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory?
85.6% of students at Idea Parmer Park 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 – 10th
- Enrollment
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (512) 822-4850
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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