Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory

5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 507 students in grades 6-9, Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory's student population of 507 students has grown by 101% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 188% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
507 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Idea Los Encinos 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 Los Encinos 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2246 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
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55%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Idea Los Encinos 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.
54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idea Los Encinos 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.
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
98%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory is ranked #2246 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory?
507 students attend Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory?
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory part of?
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-9
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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