Serving 709 students in grades 6-12, Idea Quest College Preparatory ranks in the top 20% 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 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 709 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Quest College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Idea Quest College Preparatory's student population of 709 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
709 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Quest College Preparatory ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Quest College Preparatory is 0.13, 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
#847 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Quest College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Quest College Preparatory is ranked #847 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Quest College Preparatory often compared to?
Idea Quest College Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Middle School, Idea Mcallen College Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idea Quest College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Idea Quest College Preparatory is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Idea Quest College Preparatory?
709 students attend Idea Quest College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Idea Quest College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Quest College Preparatory?
Idea Quest College Preparatory has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Quest College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Quest College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea Quest College Preparatory part of?
Idea Quest College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
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