Idea Robindale College Preparatory

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Idea Robindale College Preparatory ranks 1057 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Robindale College Preparatory is a public charter middle school in Brownsville, Texas, serving grades 6-10 with 487 students. As part of the Brownsville Independent School District (Isd), the school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly among Hispanic and English Language Learner students.

Idea Robindale has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (over 90%) compared to nearby Manzano Middle, Stillman Middle, and other traditional public middle schools in the area. The school's STAAR test scores are generally higher than the Idea Public Schools district average and the state average across multiple grade levels and subjects, with 57.98% of 7th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading compared to 55.01% for the district and 52.08% for Texas. Idea Robindale's Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education student groups also perform well, with higher rankings compared to their peers statewide.

While Idea Robindale outperforms nearby schools on many metrics, the school also has a higher student-teacher ratio and decreasing spending per student, which may be areas of concern. Additionally, some nearby traditional public middle schools, such as Manzano Middle, have strong performance in specific subjects like Algebra I and Biology. Overall, Idea Robindale College Preparatory stands out as a high-performing charter school serving a predominantly Hispanic and low-income student population in Brownsville, Texas.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-10

3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521

(956) 832-5300

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1057^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,454

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 571

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.3%

White:

7.2%

Asian:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Robindale College Preparatory ranks better than 55.2% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 8^th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.16. (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 (92.3%), White (7.2%), Asian (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Robindale College Preparatory is 15.6. 8 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idea Robindale College Preparatory employs 36.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Robindale College Preparatory is $12,454. 11 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Robindale College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Robindale College Preparatory 1057^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Robindale 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:

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 Robindale College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at Idea Robindale College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	41.44	1263^rd	2252	43.9%
2022	65.54	585^th	2254	74.0%
2023	44.66	1234^th	2330	47.0%
2024	50.16	1057^th	2361	55.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	62.61	341^st	1592	78.6%
2022	80.88	152^nd	1643	90.7%
2023	54.08	617^th	1720	64.1%
2024	58.26	546^th	1760	69.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Robindale College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	36.66	1055^th	1712	38.4%
2022	57.08	468^th	1757	73.4%
2023	68.53	277^th	1815	84.7%
2024	69.30	309^th	1881	83.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	57.37	732^nd	2172	66.3%
2022	77.94	256^th	2220	88.5%
2023	58.24	757^th	2251	66.4%
2024	62.79	592^nd	2224	73.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Robindale College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	43.01	1181^st	2151	45.1%
2022	62.48	645^th	2221	71.0%
2023	43.13	1262^nd	2241	43.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Robindale College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.57	471^st	2118	77.8%
2022	80.37	202^nd	2182	90.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Robindale College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	37.41	1314^th	2168	39.4%
2022	66.20	572^nd	2228	74.3%
2023	46.47	1139^th	2245	49.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Robindale College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	51.39	842^nd	2043	58.8%
2022	74.33	328^th	2077	84.2%
2023	52.79	877^th	2116	58.6%
2024	59.63	669^th	2108	68.3%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Robindale College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.56	1336^th	1700	21.4%

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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 Robindale College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	7	0	1	108	0	116
2021	23	0	1	224	0	248
2022	20	1	0	325	0	346
2023	31	2	0	453	1	487
2024	41	0	3	527	0	571

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 Robindale College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	116	5.1	22.4	88.8
2021	248	11.4	21.7	84.3
2022	346	18.1	19.0	89.6
2023	487	24.6	19.7	92.2
2024	571	36.4	15.6	90.2

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 Robindale College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	116	5.1	22.4	88.8
2021	248	11.4	21.7	84.3
2022	346	18.1	19.0	89.6
2023	487	24.6	19.7	92.2
2024	571	36.4	15.6	90.2

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 Robindale College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,308 (14.8%)	$13,237 (85.2%)	$15,545
2021	$1,475 (11.8%)	$10,979 (88.2%)	$12,454

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Robindale College Preparatory

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 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 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th 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 Robindale College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-10	3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 832-5300	571	36	15.6	90.2%	41 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	527 (92.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.2	1057^th of 2361 public middle schools	55.2%		44.7	1234^th of 2330 public middle schools	47.0%	177	45.3	49.6	55.5	70.9	55.5	58.0	49.1	39.8	34.5			17.4	$12,454	$1,475	$10,979
Perkins Middle	Public	6-8	4750 Austin Rd	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 831-8770	494	45	11.0	96.6%	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	484 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.5	1620^th of 2361 public middle schools	31.4%		35.1	1565^th of 2330 public middle schools	32.8%	55	86.7	89.3	97.3		51.3	46.0	47.6	19.2	4.5	42.7	12.7	19.7	$10,967	$1,565	$9,403
Garcia Middle	Public	6-8	5701 Fm 802	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 832-6300	847	58	14.6	88.1%	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	845 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.9	1430^th of 2361 public middle schools	39.4%		38.7	1437^th of 2330 public middle schools	38.3%	7	84.7	96.2	97.1		52.3	55.0	41.1	21.6	7.1	41.0	27.8	26.4	$11,142	$1,627	$9,515
Oliveira Middle	Public	6-8	444 Land O Lakes	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 548-8530	739	61	12.1	94.9%	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	731 (98.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.5	1685^th of 2361 public middle schools	28.6%		36.5	1519^th of 2330 public middle schools	34.8%	166	72.6	90.7	96.4		43.2	49.6	28.8	25.0	22.1	45.0	18.4	11.2	$11,390	$1,664	$9,726
Vela Middle	Public	6-8	4905 Paredes Line Rd	Brownsville	78526	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 548-7770	601	48	12.5	81.5%	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	582 (96.8%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57	852^nd of 2361 public middle schools	63.9%		48.5	1102^nd of 2330 public middle schools	52.7%	250	87.7	100.0	98.3		56.7	59.5	58.7	43.1	15.3	46.7	27.8	45.8	$13,095	$1,877	$11,218
Lucio Middle	Public	6-8	300 N Vermillion Rd	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 831-4550	653	50	13.0	91.3%	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	646 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.4	1450^th of 2361 public middle schools	38.6%		43.5	1267^th of 2330 public middle schools	45.6%	183	93.3	92.3	96.1		51.2	52.0	35.3	26.9	18.8	50.5	21.1	19.3	$10,396	$1,653	$8,743
Faulk Middle	Public	6-8	2000 Roosevelt St	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 548-8500	882	66	13.4	96.4%	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	875 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.3	1413^th of 2361 public middle schools	40.2%		37	1497^th of 2330 public middle schools	35.8%	84	82.6	90.0	100.0		47.3	47.1	38.2	37.6	11.9	47.9	24.3	25.8	$11,432	$2,049	$9,383
Stell Middle	Public	6-8	1105 Los Ebanos Blvd	Brownsville	78520	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 548-8560	732	56	13.1	96.4%	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	722 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.1	1628^th of 2361 public middle schools	31.0%		30.6	1703^rd of 2330 public middle schools	26.9%	75	95.7	100.0	100.0		52.1	46.7	44.1	25.6	6.1	41.5	15.4	17.0	$11,035	$1,791	$9,244
Besteiro Middle	Public	6-8	6280 Southmost Rd	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 544-3900	549	48	11.5	96.2%	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	538 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.7	1280^th of 2361 public middle schools	45.8%		39.7	1403^rd of 2330 public middle schools	39.8%	123	76.9	100.0	100.0		54.1	46.2	36.6	34.2	8.6	50.5	34.8	29.3	$15,086	$1,871	$13,216
Manzano Middle	Public	6-8	2580 W Alton Gloor	Brownsville	78520	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 548-9800	850	58	14.6	80.1%	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	841 (98.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62.7	714^th of 2361 public middle schools	69.8%		58.3	833^rd of 2330 public middle schools	64.2%	119	95.4	96.2	100.0		66.1	66.8	56.7	41.9	18.4	52.3	43.4	30.5	$10,495	$1,719	$8,775

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Robindale College Preparatory

Is Idea Robindale College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Robindale College Preparatory ranks 1057^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Robindale College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Robindale College Preparatory are 92% Hispanic, 7% White.

How many students attend Idea Robindale College Preparatory?

In the 2023-24 school year, 571 students attended Idea Robindale College Preparatory.

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