Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Summary:

Idea Frontier College Preparatory is a public charter high school in Brownsville, Texas, serving grades 6-12 with a student population of 759. This school is part of the Idea Public Schools district, which is ranked 455 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Idea Frontier College Preparatory stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with consistently higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the Idea Public Schools district and the state of Texas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 69.17% of Idea Frontier students were proficient or better in STAAR EOC/English I Reading, compared to 57.54% for the Idea Public Schools district and 53.77% for the state. The school also maintains a remarkable 97.6% four-year graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, significantly outperforming state and district averages. Interestingly, some nearby public schools, such as Brownsville Early College High School, also demonstrate exceptional performance, suggesting a strong educational landscape in the Brownsville area.

Despite serving a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 90.78% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Idea Frontier College Preparatory has been able to achieve these outstanding results, indicating effective strategies for supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. While the school's overall performance is impressive, there may be opportunities to further improve in certain areas, such as the performance of female students, which has been slightly lower than that of male students in recent years. Overall, Idea Frontier College Preparatory is a standout school within the Brownsville community, providing a high-quality education and supporting the diverse needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 2800 S Dakota Ave
       Brownsville, TX  78521


(956) 541-2002

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
731st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,164 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  754

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.5%
White:
2.1%
Asian:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.7% Help


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Compare Details Idea Frontier College Preparatory ranks better than 76.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.43. (See more...)
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Compare Details Idea Frontier College Preparatory ranks better than 63.2% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th among 32 ranked high schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.17. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.5%), White (2.1%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Frontier College Preparatory is 15, which is the 6th best among 32 high schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Frontier College Preparatory is $11,164. 16 high schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Frontier College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Frontier College Preparatory 548th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Frontier College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Idea Frontier College Preparatory 731st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Idea Frontier College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

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Idea Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Public Schools 455th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Idea Frontier College Preparatory

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Rank History for all middle school students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 76.70 192nd 1803 89.4%
2011 81.99 74th 1895 96.1%
2012 84.35 172nd 1951 91.2%
2013 80.79 233rd 1973 88.2%
2014 82.59 215th 1987 89.2%
2015 74.36 414th 2043 79.7%
2016 75.48 389th 1987 80.4%
2017 83.88 233rd 2027 88.5%
2018 88.59 161st 2080 92.3%
2019 75.72 385th 2193 82.4%
2021 58.53 776th 2252 65.5%
2022 70.45 483rd 2254 78.6%
2023 69.68 532nd 2330 77.2%
2024 69.43 548th 2361 76.8%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.48 45th 1376 96.7%
2019 68.56 261st 1445 81.9%
2021 68.05 256th 1592 83.9%
2022 82.09 143rd 1643 91.3%
2023 80.74 172nd 1720 90.0%
2024 73.93 272nd 1760 84.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.89 597th 1597 62.6%
2019 66.30 272nd 1626 83.3%
2021 44.45 774th 1712 54.8%
2022 45.30 805th 1757 54.2%
2023 48.88 700th 1815 61.4%
2024 46.80 921st 1881 51.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.75 43rd 2039 97.9%
2019 86.63 112th 2073 94.6%
2021 72.74 334th 2172 84.6%
2022 82.45 187th 2220 91.6%
2023 80.89 211th 2251 90.6%
2024 80.40 205th 2224 90.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.87 139th 2008 93.1%
2019 72.45 419th 2047 79.5%
2021 57.29 791st 2151 63.2%
2022 63.53 619th 2221 72.1%
2023 65.64 593rd 2241 73.5%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.03 32nd 2008 98.4%
2019 92.27 69th 2058 96.6%
2021 71.45 296th 2118 86.0%
2022 85.71 138th 2182 93.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.14 202nd 2030 90.0%
2019 75.97 355th 2069 82.8%
2021 56.96 792nd 2168 63.5%
2022 75.15 380th 2228 82.9%
2023 71.95 457th 2245 79.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.40 79th 1895 95.8%
2019 82.62 197th 1935 89.8%
2021 68.21 440th 2043 78.5%
2022 79.32 260th 2077 87.5%
2023 79.02 262nd 2116 87.6%
2024 77.68 265th 2108 87.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Idea Frontier College Preparatory

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Rank History for all high school students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 82.01 42nd 1568 97.3%
2011 80.36 80th 1672 95.2%
2012 64.74 426th 1603 73.4%
2013 74.08 246th 1652 85.1%
2014 74.60 265th 1734 84.7%
2015 76.30 206th 1743 88.2%
2016 79.49 113th 1762 93.6%
2017 85.84 116th 1777 93.5%
2018 87.69 90th 1797 95.0%
2019 85.40 124th 1857 93.3%
2021 64.20 547th 1861 70.6%
2022 76.37 264th 1876 85.9%
2023 71.19 402nd 1961 79.5%
2024 58.17 731st 1987 63.2%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.03 31st 1113 97.2%
2019 90.46 60th 1136 94.7%
2021 66.08 222nd 1195 81.4%
2022 84.87 94th 1278 92.6%
2023 77.19 160th 1371 88.3%
2024 64.23 284th 1435 80.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for high school Special Education students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.55 128th 1347 90.5%
2019 73.57 175th 1357 87.1%
2021 44.94 650th 1382 53.0%
2022 67.49 254th 1418 82.1%
2023 72.12 219th 1478 85.2%
2024 52.03 582nd 1547 62.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.75 68th 1794 96.2%
2019 89.74 76th 1818 95.8%
2021 73.38 255th 1848 86.2%
2022 81.40 141st 1847 92.4%
2023 76.41 229th 1897 87.9%
2024 66.78 338th 1883 82.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.46 138th 1781 92.3%
2019 82.82 135th 1798 92.5%
2021 55.75 750th 1815 58.7%
2022 71.90 347th 1841 81.2%
2023 63.82 570th 1891 69.9%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.62 35th 1784 98.0%
2019 92.02 55th 1810 97.0%
2021 76.03 193rd 1829 89.4%
2022 82.30 133rd 1837 92.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.19 81st 1803 95.5%
2019 85.55 124th 1824 93.2%
2021 68.62 425th 1840 76.9%
2022 77.66 234th 1853 87.4%
2023 74.66 301st 1913 84.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.73 72nd 1691 95.7%
2019 87.66 94th 1714 94.5%
2021 69.43 348th 1743 80.0%
2022 80.14 166th 1762 90.6%
2023 75.50 242nd 1820 86.7%
2024 65.96 369th 1804 79.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Idea Frontier College Preparatory

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 1 0 1 314 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2009 3 0 4 418 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2010 8 1 9 519 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2011 18 0 10 607 0 0 1 0 636
2012 20 0 7 687 0 0 1 0 715
2013 25 0 9 747 0 0 1 0 782
2014 23 0 11 716 0 0 2 0 752
2015 18 0 11 765 0 1 2 0 797
2016 19 0 5 761 0 1 2 0 788
2017 16 0 5 758 0 1 1 0 781
2018 15 2 4 754 0 1 1 0 777
2019 14 0 4 766 0 2 1 0 787
2020 17 0 4 760 0 1 0 0 782
2021 17 0 2 777 0 1 0 0 797
2022 2 0 2 759 0 0 0 0 763
2023 4 0 2 753 0 0 0 0 759
2024 16 1 2 735 0 0 0 0 754

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Idea Frontier College Preparatory

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 316 18.9 16.7 76.6
2009 425 23.5 18.0 86.8
2010 537 29.1 18.4 87.2
2011 636 41.7 15.2 85.8
2012 715 44.5 16.0 89.4
2013 782 47.9 16.3 85.2
2014 752 49.4 15.1 88.4
2015 797 52.0 15.3 88
2016 788 50.0 15.7 86.7
2017 781 50.3 15.5 89.5
2018 777 46.3 16.7 87.4
2019 787 n/a n/a 89.6
2020 782 46.1 16.9 90.7
2021 797 43.1 18.4 92.2
2022 763 52.8 14.4 91
2023 759 49.9 15.2 90.8
2024 754 50.0 15.0 92.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Idea Frontier College Preparatory

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 316 18.9 16.7 76.6
2009 425 23.5 18.0 86.8
2010 537 29.1 18.4 87.2
2011 636 41.7 15.2 85.8
2012 715 44.5 16.0 89.4
2013 782 47.9 16.3 85.2
2014 752 49.4 15.1 88.4
2015 797 52.0 15.3 88
2016 788 50.0 15.7 86.7
2017 781 50.3 15.5 89.5
2018 777 46.3 16.7 87.4
2019 787 n/a n/a 89.6
2020 782 46.1 16.9 90.7
2021 797 43.1 18.4 92.2
2022 763 52.8 14.4 91
2023 759 49.9 15.2 90.8
2024 754 50.0 15.0 92.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idea Frontier College Preparatory

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,412 (12.7%) $9,673 (87.3%) $11,085
2020 $1,561 (13.8%) $9,786 (86.2%) $11,348
2021 $1,554 (13.9%) $9,610 (86.1%) $11,164

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Frontier College Preparatory

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 385th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 532nd of 2330 Middle schools
 5.3%
Ranks 124th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 402nd of 1961 High schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Idea Frontier College Preparatory)4055
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)4053
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Idea Frontier College Preparatory)5443
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)5239
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Idea Frontier College Preparatory)6161
   7th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)5458
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Idea Frontier College Preparatory)4640
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)5443
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Idea Frontier College Preparatory)6468
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)6462
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Idea Frontier College Preparatory)7259
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Idea Public Schools)5036
 14%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Idea Frontier College Preparatory)9062
 28%
   End of Course Algebra I (Idea Public Schools)7044
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Idea Frontier College Preparatory)7463
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Idea Public Schools)7963
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Idea Frontier College Preparatory)9171
 20%
   End of Course English I Reading (Idea Public Schools)7064
 6%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Idea Frontier College Preparatory)8584
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Idea Public Schools)7067
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Idea Frontier College Preparatory)9486
 8%
   End of Course U.S. History (Idea Public Schools)8679
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students787759
 3.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic766753
 1.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White144
 71.4%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.6%90.8%
 1.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 754 students attended Idea Frontier College Preparatory.

Students at Idea Frontier College Preparatory are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

Idea Frontier College Preparatory ranks 731st of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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