Serving 243 students in grades 6-8, Idea La Joya 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea La Joya College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Idea La Joya College Preparatory's student population of 243 students has grown by 200% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea La Joya 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 La Joya College Preparatory is 0.04, 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
#5929 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea La Joya College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea La Joya College Preparatory is ranked #5929 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea La Joya College Preparatory?
243 students attend Idea La Joya College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Idea La Joya College Preparatory students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea La Joya College Preparatory?
Idea La Joya College Preparatory has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea La Joya College Preparatory offer ?
Idea La Joya College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Idea La Joya College Preparatory part of?
Idea La Joya College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
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