Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Summary:

Idea McAllen College Preparatory is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in McAllen, Texas, with a student population of 773 that is predominantly Hispanic (95.08%). The school is part of the Idea Public Schools district, which is ranked 455 out of 968 districts in Texas and rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Idea McAllen College Preparatory consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, placing in the top 15% in 2022-2023 and 2021-2022 with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in several student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% for English Language Learners and Special Education students, and the top 10% for Hispanic students and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Idea McAllen College Preparatory maintains a high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.8% to 100% over the past three years, significantly higher than the state average, and has very low dropout rates, well below the state average.

Compared to nearby public schools like Lamar Academy, Premier H S Of Mission, and Triumph Public High Schools-McAllen, Idea McAllen College Preparatory significantly outperforms them in academic performance, graduation rates, and test scores. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (78.4%), the school is able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes, demonstrating its ability to effectively support diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 201 N Bentsen Rd
       McAllen, TX  78501


(956) 429-4100

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
594th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,816 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  807

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.2%
White:
3.8%
Asian:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Idea McAllen College Preparatory ranks better than 87.5% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details Idea McAllen College Preparatory ranks better than 70.1% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 10th 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 63.42. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Idea McAllen 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 (94.2%), White (3.8%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea McAllen College Preparatory is 19.1. 30 high schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Idea McAllen College Preparatory employs 42.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea McAllen College Preparatory is $10,816. 21 high schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea McAllen College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea McAllen College Preparatory 294th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea McAllen College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Idea McAllen College Preparatory 594th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Idea McAllen 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 McAllen College Preparatory

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 86.53 127th 1987 93.6%
2015 87.02 122nd 2043 94.0%
2016 87.23 117th 1987 94.1%
2017 93.93 94th 2027 95.4%
2018 93.87 83rd 2080 96.0%
2019 95.98 61st 2193 97.2%
2021 70.43 495th 2252 78.0%
2022 83.92 249th 2254 89.0%
2023 81.33 309th 2330 86.7%
2024 81.40 294th 2361 87.5%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.40 23rd 1376 98.3%
2019 99.22 10th 1445 99.3%
2021 94.42 31st 1592 98.1%
2022 93.10 54th 1643 96.7%
2023 89.00 99th 1720 94.2%
2024 85.37 142nd 1760 91.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.96 22nd 1597 98.6%
2019 96.57 18th 1626 98.9%
2023 95.44 36th 1815 98.0%
2024 85.61 90th 1881 95.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.31 17th 2039 99.2%
2019 98.62 22nd 2073 98.9%
2021 78.75 224th 2172 89.7%
2022 88.34 114th 2220 94.9%
2023 88.44 109th 2251 95.2%
2024 88.55 87th 2224 96.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.70 88th 2008 95.6%
2019 94.48 63rd 2047 96.9%
2021 71.09 459th 2151 78.7%
2022 78.48 336th 2221 84.9%
2023 79.86 309th 2241 86.2%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.50 29th 2008 98.6%
2019 99.40 12th 2058 99.4%
2021 93.15 47th 2118 97.8%
2022 95.36 38th 2182 98.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.40 85th 2030 95.8%
2019 94.80 73rd 2069 96.5%
2021 67.65 520th 2168 76.0%
2022 86.92 178th 2228 92.0%
2023 81.12 289th 2245 87.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.09 28th 1895 98.5%
2019 97.63 25th 1935 98.7%
2021 77.00 269th 2043 86.8%
2022 90.03 104th 2077 95.0%
2023 87.52 138th 2116 93.5%
2024 87.77 111th 2108 94.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.87 102nd 1684 93.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Idea McAllen College Preparatory

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.77 100th 1857 94.6%
2021 65.18 519th 1861 72.1%
2022 76.97 255th 1876 86.4%
2023 76.50 279th 1961 85.8%
2024 63.42 594th 1987 70.1%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.60 37th 1113 96.7%
2019 97.67 26th 1136 97.7%
2021 80.61 94th 1195 92.1%
2022 89.77 65th 1278 94.9%
2023 87.25 91st 1371 93.4%
2024 76.87 176th 1435 87.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.75 151st 1357 88.9%
2021 99.92 9th 1382 99.3%
2022 100.00 1st 1418 99.9%
2023 99.73 14th 1478 99.1%
2024 69.65 259th 1547 83.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.02 111th 1794 93.8%
2019 90.49 69th 1818 96.2%
2021 69.64 330th 1848 82.1%
2022 79.77 159th 1847 91.4%
2023 79.59 170th 1897 91.0%
2024 71.53 266th 1883 85.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.88 207th 1781 88.4%
2019 83.43 123rd 1798 93.2%
2021 61.99 597th 1815 67.1%
2022 74.75 276th 1841 85.0%
2023 68.46 449th 1891 76.3%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.68 86th 1784 95.2%
2019 94.98 42nd 1810 97.7%
2021 74.84 212th 1829 88.4%
2022 83.35 122nd 1837 93.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.32 141st 1803 92.2%
2019 87.78 94th 1824 94.8%
2021 65.77 490th 1840 73.4%
2022 77.11 245th 1853 86.8%
2023 81.27 196th 1913 89.8%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.22 126th 1691 92.5%
2019 88.65 81st 1714 95.3%
2021 69.44 346th 1743 80.1%
2022 80.40 164th 1762 90.7%
2023 79.22 187th 1820 89.7%
2024 71.44 291st 1804 83.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.63 218th 1539 85.8%
2021 53.74 657th 1510 56.5%
2023 67.66 376th 1576 76.1%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, June 4, 2020

Open Quote Excellent School with an excellent IB program. Best decision I’ve made as a parent was sending our kids to this school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Idea McAllen College Preparatory

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 2 0 3 115 0 0 1 0 121
2014 5 0 3 227 0 0 1 0 236
2015 20 0 4 338 0 0 1 0 363
2016 21 0 4 464 0 0 1 0 490
2017 20 0 7 570 0 0 1 0 598
2018 23 0 5 665 0 0 0 0 693
2019 23 0 8 740 0 0 1 0 772
2020 23 0 10 723 0 0 1 0 757
2021 26 1 12 782 0 0 1 0 822
2022 18 0 10 723 0 0 0 0 751
2023 26 1 11 735 0 0 0 0 773
2024 31 2 14 760 0 0 0 0 807

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 121 5.9 20.5 78.5
2014 236 8.8 26.6 81.4
2015 363 16.0 22.6 83.2
2016 490 24.0 20.4 88.2
2017 598 32.6 18.3 86.8
2018 693 39.1 17.7 81.5
2019 772 n/a n/a 75
2020 757 47.4 15.9 76.5
2021 822 42.2 19.4 78.8
2022 751 50.1 14.9 76.4
2023 773 46.6 16.5 78.4
2024 807 42.1 19.1 75.3

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 McAllen College Preparatory

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 121 5.9 20.5 78.5
2014 236 8.8 26.6 81.4
2015 363 16.0 22.6 83.2
2016 490 24.0 20.4 88.2
2017 598 32.6 18.3 86.8
2018 693 39.1 17.7 81.5
2019 772 n/a n/a 75
2020 757 47.4 15.9 76.5
2021 822 42.2 19.4 78.8
2022 751 50.1 14.9 76.4
2023 773 46.6 16.5 78.4
2024 807 42.1 19.1 75.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Idea McAllen College Preparatory

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,368 (12.2%) $9,816 (87.8%) $11,185
2020 $1,468 (12.6%) $10,220 (87.4%) $11,688
2021 $1,543 (14.3%) $9,273 (85.7%) $10,816

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea McAllen College Preparatory

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 61st of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 309th of 2330 Middle schools
 10.5%
Ranks 100th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 279th of 1961 High schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Idea McAllen College Preparatory)6866
 2%
   6th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)4053
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Idea McAllen College Preparatory)6944
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)5239
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Idea McAllen College Preparatory)7569
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)5458
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Idea McAllen College Preparatory)7759
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)5443
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Idea McAllen College Preparatory)8072
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)6462
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Idea McAllen College Preparatory)7663
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Idea Public Schools)5036
 14%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Idea McAllen College Preparatory)9659
 37%
   End of Course Algebra I (Idea Public Schools)7044
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Idea McAllen College Preparatory)8973
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Idea Public Schools)7963
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Idea McAllen College Preparatory)8184
 3%
   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 McAllen College Preparatory)7884
 6%
   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 McAllen College Preparatory)8787
   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 Students772773
 0.1%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian811
 37.5%
Hispanic740735
 0.7%
Pacific Islander00
White2326
 13%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%78.4%
 3.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 807 students attended Idea McAllen College Preparatory.

Idea McAllen College Preparatory ranks 594th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Idea McAllen College Preparatory are 94% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% Asian.


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