Very Good
#2817 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 33% in state
Idea Yukon College Preparatory
Middle School · Idea Public Schools · Odessa, TX
A charter middle school in Odessa, TX serving grades 6th – 8th.
7300 E YUKON RD, Odessa, TX 79765
- Math 47% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Idea Yukon College Preparatory score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2022, reaching 54% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Idea Yukon 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,159/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Odessa), 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
$100,844
Median home value
$299,800
Median rent
$1,535/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
61.1%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79765; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 1,448 | Compare → |
| The Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 743 | Compare → |
| Nimitz MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 1,312 | Compare → |
| Ector Co Youth CtrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–11 | 5.0 mi | 15 | 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
- #40 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 Yukon College Preparatory is listed in IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idea Yukon College Preparatory
Idea Yukon College Preparatory is a public middle school in Odessa, TX, part of Idea Public Schools, serving approximately 376 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,817 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idea Yukon College Preparatory
What grades does Idea Yukon College Preparatory serve?
Idea Yukon College Preparatory serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Idea Yukon College Preparatory?
Idea Yukon College Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Yukon College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Yukon College Preparatory is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idea Yukon College Preparatory rank in TX?
Idea Yukon College Preparatory ranks #2,817 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Idea Yukon College Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Idea Yukon College Preparatory 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 Yukon College Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idea Yukon College Preparatory has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Idea Yukon College Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, Idea Yukon 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 Yukon College Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Idea Yukon College Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idea Yukon College Preparatory?
45.7% of students at Idea Yukon 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Ector County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (432) 247-8700
- Area population (ZIP 79765)
- 24,125
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 30.2
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 79765; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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