Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory

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Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory ranks 1427 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is a public charter middle school in Austin, Texas, serving grades 6-10 with a student population of 470. The school is part of the Austin Independent School District, which is ranked 455 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Idea Parmer Park has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic (77.23%) and significant African American (13.62%) and Asian (2.98%) representation. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across most subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in reading ranged from 40.68% to 44.09%, compared to the state average of 52.08% to 54.45%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 40.66% to 47.2%, compared to the state average of 31.89% to 37.1%. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with relatively strong performance for English Language Learners and Special Education students, but weaker performance for Hispanic, African American, and economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby public schools, such as Burnet Middle, Webb Middle, and Dobie Middle, as well as nearby charter schools like KIPP Austin College Prep and Basis Austin, Idea Parmer Park's academic performance is generally lower. However, the school's low dropout rates and strong performance for certain subgroups suggest that it is providing valuable educational opportunities for its diverse student population. Continued focus on improving academic outcomes, especially in core subject areas, could help the school better serve its students and close the performance gap with its peers.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-10

1438 E Yager Ln
Austin, TX 78853

(512) 822-4850

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1427^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,192

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 550

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.9%

African American:

12.5%

White:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory ranks worse than 60.4% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 13^th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.98. (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 (78.9%), African American (12.5%), White (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is 19. 12 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory employs 28.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory is $10,192, which is the lowest among 17 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory 1427^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Parmer Park 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:

Asian students:

African American students:

Hispanic 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 Parmer Park College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	36.52	1397^th	2252	38.0%
2022	36.57	1430^th	2254	36.6%
2023	41.63	1334^th	2330	42.7%
2024	38.98	1427^th	2361	39.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	55.19	487^th	1592	69.4%
2022	57.18	476^th	1643	71.0%
2023	63.68	419^th	1720	75.6%
2024	48.23	783^rd	1760	55.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	30.38	1300^th	1712	24.1%
2022	29.48	1388^th	1757	21.0%
2023	66.88	303^rd	1815	83.3%
2024	36.57	1263^rd	1881	32.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	47.15	1075^th	2172	50.5%
2022	45.39	1153^rd	2220	48.1%
2023	52.53	933^rd	2251	58.6%
2024	45.73	1122^nd	2224	49.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	36.56	1366^th	2151	36.5%
2022	34.37	1497^th	2221	32.6%
2023	48.21	1083^rd	2241	51.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.01	775^th	2118	63.4%
2022	54.68	743^rd	2182	65.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	37.35	1316^th	2168	39.3%
2022	38.22	1374^th	2228	38.3%
2023	36.92	1426^th	2245	36.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.56	279^th	616	54.7%
2024	41.63	419^th	612	31.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	38.68	718^th	1213	40.8%
2023	52.96	498^th	1273	60.9%
2024	61.19	364^th	1271	71.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	46.42	1015^th	2043	50.3%
2022	45.33	1061^st	2077	48.9%
2023	47.52	1034^th	2116	51.1%
2024	44.27	1113^th	2108	47.2%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.77	1109^th	1749	36.6%

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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 Parmer Park College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	5	15	5	93	1	0	3	122
2021	11	46	8	182	0	0	2	249
2022	19	41	9	247	1	1	1	319
2023	24	64	14	363	2	0	3	470
2024	24	69	19	434	2	1	1	550

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

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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 Parmer Park College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	122	4.8	25.2	84.4
2021	249	9.7	25.4	83.1
2022	319	19.3	16.5	82.8
2023	470	25.6	18.3	87.4
2024	550	28.9	19.0	85.6

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 Parmer Park College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	122	4.8	25.2	84.4
2021	249	9.7	25.4	83.1
2022	319	19.3	16.5	82.8
2023	470	25.6	18.3	87.4
2024	550	28.9	19.0	85.6

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 Parmer Park College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,242 (19.8%)	$9,078 (80.2%)	$11,320
2021	$1,110 (10.9%)	$9,082 (89.1%)	$10,192

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)	STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	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 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 Parmer Park College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-10	1438 E Yager Ln	Austin	78853	Maverick County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 822-4850	550	29	19.0	85.6%	24 (4.4%)	69 (12.5%)	434 (78.9%)	19 (3.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39	1427^th of 2361 public middle schools	39.6%		41.6	1334^th of 2330 public middle schools	42.7%	93				25.8	68.7	36.1	57.1				43.2	44.1	40.7				47.2	40.7			24.6	17.0	$10,192	$1,110	$9,082
Dessau Middle	Public	6-8	12900 Dessau Rd	Austin	78754	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-2600	655	60	10.9	82.9%	35 (5.3%)	93 (14.2%)	449 (68.5%)	58 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.9%)	18.9	2057^th of 2361 public middle schools	12.9%		18.2	2038^th of 2330 public middle schools	12.5%	19				55.8							30.5	28.8	45.6				14.9	8.2	16.6		22.2	14.0	$11,624	$1,540	$10,084
Dobie Middle	Public	6-8	1200 E Rundberg Ln	Austin	78753	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-3270	544	38	14.1	86.6%	18 (3.3%)	61 (11.2%)	443 (81.4%)	18 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	5.1	2327^th of 2361 public middle schools	1.4%		5.1	2296^th of 2330 public middle schools	1.5%	31				9.1							13.5	8.7	11.6				5.8	1.1	2.7		10.1	1.5	$13,147	$1,850	$11,298
Westview Middle	Public	6-8	1805 Scofield Ln	Austin	78727	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-2200	687	46	14.8	68.1%	70 (10.2%)	121 (17.6%)	429 (62.4%)	45 (6.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.6%)	13.3	2189^th of 2361 public middle schools	7.3%		13.5	2138^th of 2330 public middle schools	8.2%	51				35.3							33.3	21.4	29.6				14.5	4.6	11.6		18.3	12.0	$11,255	$1,542	$9,713
Basis Pflugerville	Public, Charter	6-9	1217 S 10th St	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Basis Texas	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 981-1071	170	12	14.0		10 (5.9%)	7 (4.1%)	13 (7.6%)	130 (76.5%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	97.4	33^rd of 2361 public middle schools	98.6%					(n/a)				68.4		100.0	100.0				90.9	84.3	96.6				76.7	100.0	89.5		79.3	69.0
Basis Austin	Public, Charter	3-8	1605 Kramer Ln	Austin	78758	Travis County	Basis Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(737) 263-5890	211	15	14.1		20 (9.5%)	2 (0.9%)	16 (7.6%)	156 (73.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.6%)	95	71^st of 2361 public middle schools	97.0%		99.5	4^th of 2330 public middle schools	99.8%	67				68.8				76.6	84.8	88.7	84.6	81.8	100.0	82.5	73.9	86.0	69.2			45.3	100.0	80.0
Pflugerville Middle	Public	6-8	1600 W Settlers Vly Dr	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-2000	823	61	13.5	63.1%	113 (13.7%)	138 (16.8%)	489 (59.4%)	48 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.0%)	44.9	1242^nd of 2361 public middle schools	47.4%		34.4	1585^th of 2330 public middle schools	32.0%	343				77.1							54.7	42.9	56.6				24.5	5.6	26.6		48.5	30.9	$10,225	$1,340	$8,885
KIPP Austin College Prep	Public, Charter	5-8	8004 Cameron Rd	Austin	78754	Travis County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 501-4969	465	19	24.2	93.8%	10 (2.2%)	16 (3.4%)	433 (93.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	23.6	1920^th of 2361 public middle schools	18.7%		21.9	1920^th of 2330 public middle schools	17.6%		0.0	0.0	0.0	43.9						39.4	37.2	41.7	39.5			24.7	17.7	23.5		8.5	22.8	8.0	$10,792	$1,167	$9,625
Burnet Middle	Public	6-8	8401 Hathaway St	Austin	78757	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-3225	799	56	14.1	88.2%	20 (2.5%)	38 (4.8%)	730 (91.4%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	9	2273^rd of 2361 public middle schools	3.7%		6.7	2267^th of 2330 public middle schools	2.7%	6				59.3							16.1	10.5	16.8				12.4	2.2	14.7		14.6	9.2	$12,305	$1,464	$10,841
Webb Middle	Public	6-8	601 E St Johns Ave	Austin	78752	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-3258	532	39	13.4	98.3%	20 (3.8%)	36 (6.8%)	464 (87.2%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	5.8	2317^th of 2361 public middle schools	1.9%		6.4	2272^nd of 2330 public middle schools	2.5%	45				40.0							12.0	11.3	21.2				3.0	0.6	9.4		5.7	3.6	$13,348	$1,631	$11,716

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory

How many students attend Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory?

In the 2023-24 school year, 550 students attended Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory.

What district is Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory in?

Idea Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory are 79% Hispanic, 13% African American, 4% White, 3% Asian.

Is Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory ranks 1427^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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