Serving 344 students in grades 6-9, Idea La Joya College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea La Joya College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Idea La Joya College Preparatory's student population of 344 students has grown by 324% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 275% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Idea La Joya College Preparatory ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea La Joya College Preparatory is 0.04, 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
#6609 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
98%
54%
White
1%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea La Joya College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea La Joya College Preparatory is ranked #6609 out of 8,096 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea La Joya College Preparatory?
344 students attend Idea La Joya College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Idea La Joya College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea La Joya College Preparatory?
Idea La Joya College Preparatory has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea La Joya College Preparatory offer ?
Idea La Joya College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Idea La Joya College Preparatory part of?
Idea La Joya College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
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