Serving 487 students in grades 6-9, Idea Robindale College Preparatory ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Robindale College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Idea Robindale College Preparatory's student population of 487 students has grown by 96% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 127% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Robindale 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 Robindale 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
#2014 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Robindale College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Robindale College Preparatory is ranked #2014 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Robindale College Preparatory often compared to?
Idea Robindale College Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Idea Brownsville College Preparatory, Idea Frontier College Preparatory by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Robindale College Preparatory?
487 students attend Idea Robindale College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Idea Robindale College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Robindale College Preparatory?
Idea Robindale College Preparatory has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Robindale College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Robindale College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Idea Robindale College Preparatory part of?
Idea Robindale College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
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