Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory

5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 640 students in grades 6-10, 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 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 6-10
  • Enrollment: 640 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 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 640 students has grown by 154% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 288% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
640 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 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 0.06, 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%
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54%
51%
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60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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6%
Hispanic
97%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
3%
25%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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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?
640 students attend Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 18:1, 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 6-10
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 (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-10
  • Enrollment: 640 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 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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