Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory

210 N Rio Vista Rd
El Paso, TX 79927
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 426 students in grades 6-10, Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory ranks in the top 50% 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 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory's student population of 426 students has grown by 358% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 112% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
426 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory is 0.11, 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)
#2599 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Idea Rio Vista 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.
58%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idea Rio Vista 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.
65-69%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
5%
26%
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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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0.11
This chart displays the diversity score of Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory is ranked #2599 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory?
426 students attend Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory?
Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory part of?
Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-10
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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