Serving 446 students in grades 6-10, Idea Palmview 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 6-10
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Palmview College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Idea Palmview College Preparatory's student population of 446 students has grown by 510% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 416% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Total Students
446 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Idea Palmview 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 Palmview 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
#4305 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Hispanic
98%
54%
White
2%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
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 Palmview College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Palmview College Preparatory is ranked #4305 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Palmview College Preparatory?
446 students attend Idea Palmview College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Idea Palmview College Preparatory students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Palmview College Preparatory?
Idea Palmview College Preparatory has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Palmview College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Palmview College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-10
What school district is Idea Palmview College Preparatory part of?
Idea Palmview College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
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