Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory

5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 644 students in grades 6-12, Idea Tres Lagos 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 41% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 94% 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: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory's student population of 644 students has grown by 180% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
644 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Idea Tres Lagos 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 Tres Lagos College Preparatory is 0.15, 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)
#2839 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Idea Tres Lagos 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.
60%
51%
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50-54%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Idea Tres Lagos 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
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
92%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
6%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory is ranked #2839 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory?
644 students attend Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory?
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory part of?
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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