Idea Kyle College Preparatory

Summary:

Idea Kyle College Preparatory is a public charter secondary school in Kyle, Texas, serving grades 6-11 with a total enrollment of 539 students. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in reading and English language arts, as well as its diverse student population and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Idea Kyle College Preparatory consistently outperforms the Austin Independent School District and the state of Texas in various STAAR assessments, with proficiency rates in STAAR Reading for grades 6-8 ranging from 58.68% to 67.77%, compared to the district's 52.57% to 57.73% and the state's 54.09% to 54.45%. The school also maintains relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.1% over the past three school years, which are lower than the state average. However, the school's spending per student has decreased from $14,242 in 2018-2019 to $9,917 in 2020-2021, which is lower than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby Leadership Academy, located in Austin, Texas, has significantly lower academic performance compared to Idea Kyle College Preparatory and the state of Texas. For example, in 2023-2024, Leadership Academy's proficiency rates in STAAR EOC assessments range from only 7.69% in Algebra I to 20% in English I Reading, much lower than the state and the Austin Independent School District. This comparison highlights the exceptional performance of Idea Kyle College Preparatory, which serves a predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative 6-11

640 Philomena Dr
Kyle, TX 78640

(512) 822-4300

District: Idea Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,917

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 630

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.0%

White:

11.6%

African American:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Kyle College Preparatory ranks better than 74.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.6. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81%), White (11.6%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Kyle College Preparatory is 16.6, which is the highest among 7 alternative schools in the Idea Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Idea Kyle College Preparatory employs 37.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Kyle College Preparatory is $9,917. 5 alternative schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Kyle College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Kyle College Preparatory 600^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Kyle College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Idea Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Idea Kyle College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at Idea Kyle College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	43.53	1206^th	2252	46.4%
2022	56.38	828^th	2254	63.3%
2023	65.15	646^th	2330	72.3%
2024	67.60	600^th	2361	74.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Idea Kyle College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.21	93^rd	743	87.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Kyle College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	65.08	298^th	1592	81.3%
2022	73.79	228^th	1643	86.1%
2023	82.98	151^st	1720	91.2%
2024	78.09	224^th	1760	87.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Kyle College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	56.77	461^st	1712	73.1%
2022	39.24	999^th	1757	43.1%
2023	76.05	194^th	1815	89.3%
2024	65.03	399^th	1881	78.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Kyle College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	50.25	952^nd	2172	56.2%
2022	64.47	543^rd	2220	75.5%
2023	70.10	428^th	2251	81.0%
2024	71.90	364^th	2224	83.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Kyle College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	40.15	1264^th	2151	41.2%
2022	50.17	1007^th	2221	54.7%
2023	59.34	773^rd	2241	65.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Kyle College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	56.80	656^th	2118	69.0%
2022	65.71	449^th	2182	79.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Kyle College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	46.76	1076^th	2168	50.4%
2022	61.70	685^th	2228	69.3%
2023	69.28	535^th	2245	76.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Kyle College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	49.05	502^nd	1213	58.6%
2023	86.31	105^th	1273	91.8%
2024	84.75	104^th	1271	91.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Kyle College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	48.43	944^th	2043	53.8%
2022	64.17	520^th	2077	75.0%
2023	69.55	434^th	2116	79.5%
2024	69.86	422^nd	2108	80.0%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Kyle College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	36.59	1154^th	1700	32.1%
2023	75.46	306^th	1749	82.5%
2024	61.18	577^th	1724	66.5%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Idea Kyle College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	21	6	1	93	0	0	7	128
2020	36	14	2	179	0	0	7	238
2021	80	25	3	266	0	1	7	382
2022	80	25	3	335	0	2	5	450
2023	72	30	6	423	2	1	5	539
2024	73	29	6	510	2	1	9	630

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	128	n/a	n/a	64.1
2020	238	9.7	24.5	60.5
2021	382	17.3	21.9	66
2022	450	28.4	15.8	62
2023	539	34.5	15.5	68.3
2024	630	37.8	16.6	70.2

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 Kyle College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	128	n/a	n/a	64.1
2020	238	9.7	24.5	60.5
2021	382	17.3	21.9	66
2022	450	28.4	15.8	62
2023	539	34.5	15.5	68.3
2024	630	37.8	16.6	70.2

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 Kyle College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,861 (13.1%)	$12,381 (86.9%)	$14,242
2020	$1,802 (17.1%)	$8,734 (82.9%)	$10,536
2021	$1,561 (15.7%)	$8,356 (84.3%)	$9,917

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Kyle College Preparatory

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	128	539	321.1%
African American	6	30	400%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	1	6	500%
Hispanic	93	423	354.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	21	72	242.9%
Two or More Races	7	5	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.1%	68.3%	4.2%

Schools Near Idea Kyle College Preparatory

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idea Kyle College Preparatory	Public, Charter, Alternative	6-11	640 Philomena Dr	Kyle	78640	Hays County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 822-4300	630	38	16.6	70.2%	73 (11.6%)	29 (4.6%)	510 (81.0%)	6 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.4%)								(n/a)	34.1	44.7	57.5	75.3	80.7				58.7	67.8	65.4				43.7	60.9				20.4	$9,917	$1,561	$8,356
Valor Kyle	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	2355 Windy Hill Rd	Kyle	78640	Hays County	Valor Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 521-0600	765	42	18.0	36.9%	310 (40.5%)	27 (3.5%)	385 (50.3%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.9%)								(n/a)	35.4	36.7	66.7		60.0	40.0	35.5	55.8	56.8	66.7	66.0	40.5	26.3	40.3	24.7	20.7	21.2	7.8	22.0	32.0
Alter Impact Center	Public, Alternative	4-12	4125b F M 967	Buda	78610	Hays County	Hays Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 268-8473	79	15	5.1	72.2%	9 (11.4%)	8 (10.1%)	60 (75.9%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	9.7	5.6	15.2	35.0	57.1				37.5	20.0	18.8				11.1	0.0	0.0		13.3	0.0	$137,935	$502	$137,433
Ki Charter Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	2-12	120 Bert Brown Rd	San Marcos	78666	Hays County	Ki Charter	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 396-8500	194	25	7.8	85.6%	97 (50.0%)	27 (13.9%)	53 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (7.7%)								(n/a)	3.3	31.0	29.0	52.0	45.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	15.0	14.3	19.2	0.0	6.3	0.0	0.0	6.3	3.9	0.0	11.1	3.7	$19,033	$2,151	$16,883
Travis County J J A E P	Public, Alternative	10-11	3207 W Slaughter Ln	Austin	78748	Travis County	Del Valle Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 386-3040	2				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Valor South Austin	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	220 Foremost Dr	Austin	78745	Travis County	Valor Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 646-4170	827	52	15.8	14.6%	523 (63.2%)	16 (1.9%)	206 (24.9%)	26 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (6.8%)								(n/a)	28.8	79.0	83.3	76.6	74.7	65.4	81.6	64.0	79.3	60.6	80.0	51.3	51.3	66.7	62.3	40.4	66.7	29.3	46.0	30.0	$8,356	$554	$7,801
Tnc Campus (Texas Neurorehabilitation Center)	Public, Charter, Alternative	3-12	1106 W Dittmar Rd	Austin	78745	Travis County	University Of Texas University Charter School	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 750-0426	56	11	5.1		46 (82.1%)	3 (5.4%)	3 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.6%)								(n/a)										0.0	0.0					0.0	0.0		0.0	0.0	$31,392	$3,822	$27,570
Leadership Academy	Public, Alternative	9-11	2515 S Congress	Austin	78704	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 854-7077	14	5	2.6	42.9%	1 (7.1%)	4 (28.6%)	9 (64.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	7.7	18.2	20.0	8.3																	$60,668	$1,768	$58,900
Texas School For The Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1102 S Congress Ave	Austin	78704	Travis County	Texas School For The Deaf	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 462-5353	487			48.7%	187 (38.4%)	68 (14.0%)	190 (39.0%)	23 (4.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.5%)								(n/a)	8.6	44.4	18.8	14.3	28.6	4.8	5.0	14.7	17.7	0.0	12.9	4.8	10.0	9.1	2.9	0.0	0.0	2.9	8.6	2.9
Prairie Lea School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6910 Hwy 80	Prairie Lea	78661	Caldwell County	Prairie Lea Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 488-2328	265	20	13.2	75.8%	60 (22.6%)	11 (4.2%)	187 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)								(n/a)	3.2		17.7	40.7	23.1	8.0	0.0	0.0	5.6	5.3	0.0	4.0	0.0	0.0	5.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	$11,568	$1,863	$9,705

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Kyle College Preparatory

How many students attend Idea Kyle College Preparatory?

In the 2023-24 school year, 630 students attended Idea Kyle College Preparatory.

What district is Idea Kyle College Preparatory in?

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What is the racial makeup of Idea Kyle College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Kyle College Preparatory are 81% Hispanic, 12% White, 5% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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