Idea Health Professions College Preparatory

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Idea Health Professions College Preparatory ranks 629 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Health Professions College Preparatory is a public charter middle school located in Austin, Texas, serving grades 6-10 with a total enrollment of 264 students. 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 Health Professions College Preparatory has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 1278 out of 2252 Texas middle schools in 2020-2021 to 629 out of 2361 in 2023-2024, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR assessments is generally higher than the Idea Public Schools district average and the state average, particularly in mathematics and science. Idea Health Professions College Preparatory has a strong performance for its Hispanic and English Language Learner student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of Texas middle schools for these groups. However, the school's performance for its White student subgroup is relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas middle schools.

Idea Health Professions College Preparatory outperforms many of the nearby traditional public schools, such as Webb Middle, Martin Middle, and Decker Middle, on STAAR assessments across multiple subjects and grade levels. The school also performs better than the nearby KIPP charter schools, KIPP Austin College Prep and KIPP Austin Academy of Arts & Letters, on several STAAR measures. However, the nearby Kealing Middle, a highly-ranked public school in the Austin ISD, significantly outperforms Idea Health Professions College Preparatory across all subject areas and grade levels.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-10

5816 Wilcab Rd
Austin, TX 78721

(512) 822-4350

District: Idea Public Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,739

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 298

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.5%

African American:

12.4%

White:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Health Professions College Preparatory ranks better than 73.4% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3^rd among 17 ranked middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.33. (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 (78.5%), African American (12.4%), White (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Health Professions College Preparatory is 13.1, which is the 4^th best among 17 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Idea Health Professions College Preparatory employs 22.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Health Professions College Preparatory is $13,739. 10 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Health Professions College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Health Professions College Preparatory 629^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Health Professions College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Health Professions College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at Idea Health Professions College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	40.45	1278^th	2252	43.3%
2022	44.13	1185^th	2254	47.4%
2023	54.28	952^nd	2330	59.1%
2024	66.33	629^th	2361	73.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Health Professions College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	65.83	286^th	1592	82.0%
2022	64.19	360^th	1643	78.1%
2023	72.66	276^th	1720	84.0%
2024	79.82	197^th	1760	88.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Health Professions College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	22.95	1588^th	1712	7.2%
2022	53.62	558^th	1757	68.2%
2023	55.48	533^rd	1815	70.6%
2024	91.44	45^th	1881	97.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	51.87	902^nd	2172	58.5%
2022	49.99	985^th	2220	55.6%
2023	64.91	563^rd	2251	75.0%
2024	84.60	140^th	2224	93.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Health Professions College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	31.51	1525^th	2151	29.1%
2022	40.41	1307^th	2221	41.2%
2023	44.06	1232^nd	2241	45.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Health Professions College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	71.62	295^th	2118	86.1%
2022	64.21	484^th	2182	77.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Health Professions College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	51.36	949^th	2168	56.2%
2022	47.20	1084^th	2228	51.3%
2023	64.01	658^th	2245	70.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Health Professions College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	42.79	628^th	1213	48.2%
2023	52.92	499^th	1273	60.8%
2024	88.00	77^th	1271	93.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Health Professions College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	54.95	735^th	2043	64.0%
2022	52.15	860^th	2077	58.6%
2023	65.87	524^th	2116	75.2%
2024	77.11	272^nd	2108	87.1%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Health Professions College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.38	978^th	1700	42.5%
2023	7.47	1699^th	1749	2.9%

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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 Health Professions College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	2	26	0	69	0	0	0	97
2021	15	47	2	125	5	1	2	197
2022	21	52	0	178	3	0	1	255
2023	21	38	1	199	3	1	1	264
2024	20	37	3	234	3	1	0	298

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 Health Professions College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	97	8.0	12.1	90.7
2021	197	13.4	14.7	94.4
2022	255	19.4	13.1	84.7
2023	264	22.8	11.5	89
2024	298	22.6	13.1	89.6

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 Health Professions College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	97	8.0	12.1	90.7
2021	197	13.4	14.7	94.4
2022	255	19.4	13.1	84.7
2023	264	22.8	11.5	89
2024	298	22.6	13.1	89.6

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 Health Professions College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$12,933 (76.0%)	$4,074 (24.0%)	$17,007
2021	$9,256 (67.4%)	$4,483 (32.6%)	$13,739

Data source: Texas Department of Education

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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 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th 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 Health Professions College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-10	5816 Wilcab Rd	Austin	78721	Travis County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 822-4350	298	23	13.1	89.6%	20 (6.7%)	37 (12.4%)	234 (78.5%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66.3	629^th of 2361 public middle schools	73.4%		54.3	952^nd of 2330 public middle schools	59.1%	323				19.4	62.3	55.0	80.0		44.6	50.9	52.5		56.4	57.1			61.0	40.0	$13,739	$9,256	$4,483
General Marshall Middle	Public	6	4401 Tilley St	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 414-4163	214	22	9.5	76.2%	39 (18.2%)	51 (23.8%)	116 (54.2%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)									34.5				17.1
KIPP Austin Academy Of Arts & Letters	Public, Charter	5-8	8509 Fm 969 Bldg A	Austin	78724	Travis County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 501-3640	450	22	20.5	92.7%	24 (5.3%)	29 (6.4%)	383 (85.1%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	23.4	1926^th of 2361 public middle schools	18.4%		20.5	1972^nd of 2330 public middle schools	15.4%	46				26.7				18.7	23.5	25.7	45.0	30.8	7.1	16.7		11.0	29.2	24.2	$11,649	$1,180	$10,469
Austin Achieve Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	5908 Manor Rd	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Achieve Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 522-4190	647	43	15.1	89.2%	10 (1.5%)	38 (5.9%)	595 (92.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	19.4	2042^nd of 2361 public middle schools	13.5%		18.1	2039^th of 2330 public middle schools	12.5%	3				29.1				30.4	33.8	30.4	35.5	25.7	15.3	20.1	0.0	2.9	18.8	16.9	$10,979	$2,398	$8,581
Sadler Means Ywla	Public	6-8	6401 N Hampton Dr	Austin	78723	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-3234	346	26	13.1	69.4%	24 (6.9%)	49 (14.2%)	253 (73.1%)	12 (3.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	10.7	2249^th of 2361 public middle schools	4.7%		7.1	2261^st of 2330 public middle schools	3.0%	12				56.7		70.6			8.3	29.1	31.3		2.4	0.0	16.6		4.8	4.9	$17,236	$1,976	$15,260
Kealing Middle	Public	6-8	1607 Pennsylvania Ave	Austin	78702	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-3214	1,247	76	16.3	26.9%	456 (36.6%)	124 (9.9%)	366 (29.4%)	209 (16.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	90 (7.2%)	89.8	148^th of 2361 public middle schools	93.7%		86.8	203^rd of 2330 public middle schools	91.3%	55				98.5					78.5	79.4	79.1		47.0	64.2	63.3		65.8	62.3	$9,762	$341	$9,421
Garcia Ymla	Public	6-8	7414 Johnny Morris Rd	Austin	78724	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 841-9400	253	26	9.8	99.2%	7 (2.8%)	31 (12.3%)	210 (83.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	10.3	2254^th of 2361 public middle schools	4.5%		12	2167^th of 2330 public middle schools	7.0%	87				59.5					24.4	28.1	14.1		17.1	2.2	15.7		14.1	1.4	$16,781	$2,310	$14,471
Martin Middle	Public	7-8	1601 Haskell St	Austin	78702	Travis County	Austin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 414-3243	240	23	10.4	92.5%	4 (1.7%)	28 (11.7%)	203 (84.6%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4.5	2338^th of 2361 public middle schools	1.0%		4.9	2301^st of 2330 public middle schools	1.2%	37				21.7						10.3	9.4			2.0	5.2		2.1	0.0	$13,291	$1,267	$12,023
Decker Middle	Public	6-8	8104 Decker Ln	Austin	78724	Travis County	Manor Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 278-4630	589	48	12.3	75.4%	33 (5.6%)	127 (21.6%)	387 (65.7%)	27 (4.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.0%)	8.4	2282^nd of 2361 public middle schools	3.3%		10.9	2190^th of 2330 public middle schools	6.0%	92				30.5	32.4	71.4			16.2	0.0	18.8		5.0	0.0	9.0		8.0	11.7	$10,933	$803	$10,129
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Health Professions College Preparatory

Is Idea Health Professions College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Health Professions College Preparatory ranks 629^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Health Professions College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Health Professions College Preparatory are 79% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% White, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is Idea Health Professions College Preparatory in?

Idea Public Schools

How many students attend Idea Health Professions College Preparatory?

In the 2023-24 school year, 298 students attended Idea Health Professions College Preparatory.

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