Serving 521 students in grades 6-9, Idea Spears College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 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 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower 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 99% 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: 6-9
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Spears College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Idea Spears College Preparatory's student population of 521 students has grown by 300% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 285% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Spears College Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Spears College Preparatory is 0.46, 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
#4177 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
67%
53%
Black
31%
13%
White
1%
25%
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
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Spears College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Spears College Preparatory is ranked #4177 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Spears College Preparatory?
521 students attend Idea Spears College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Idea Spears College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Spears College Preparatory?
Idea Spears College Preparatory has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Spears College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Spears College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Idea Spears College Preparatory part of?
Idea Spears College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
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