Idea Eastside College Preparatory

2519 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, TX 78203
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 599 students in grades 6-12, Idea Eastside College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Idea Eastside College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Idea Eastside College Preparatory's student population of 599 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 583% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
599 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Idea Eastside College Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Eastside College Preparatory is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4606 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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31%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Idea Eastside College Preparatory and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idea Eastside College Preparatory and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Idea Eastside College Preparatory and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
81%
53%
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Black
17%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idea Eastside College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Eastside College Preparatory is ranked #4606 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Eastside College Preparatory?
599 students attend Idea Eastside College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Idea Eastside College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Eastside College Preparatory?
Idea Eastside College Preparatory has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Eastside College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Eastside College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea Eastside College Preparatory part of?
Idea Eastside College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Eastside College Preparatory located?
Idea Eastside College Preparatory is located in the East Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 33 other public schools located in East Side.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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