Serving 695 students in grades 6-12, Idea Rio Grande City 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory's student population of 695 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 104% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
695 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Idea Rio Grande City 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 Rio Grande City College Preparatory is 0.08, 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
#5425 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
96%
54%
White
3%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
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 Rio Grande City College Preparatory's ranking?
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory is ranked #5425 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory?
695 students attend Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory?
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory part of?
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
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