Serving 538 students in grades 6-10, Idea Edgemere College Preparatory ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 90% 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: 6-10
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory's student population of 538 students has grown by 518% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 105% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Edgemere College Preparatory is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2272 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
81%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Edgemere College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory is ranked #2272 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Edgemere College Preparatory?
538 students attend Idea Edgemere College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Idea Edgemere College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Edgemere College Preparatory?
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Edgemere College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Idea Edgemere College Preparatory part of?
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
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