Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

Summary:

Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in McAllen, Texas, with a student population of 99 and a predominantly Hispanic student body.

The school has shown inconsistent academic performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from 1,540 out of 4,479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 3,335 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. While the school has performed well in certain student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, and low socioeconomic status students, its overall test scores have been mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the McAllen Independent School District and state averages, while others are below. Notably, the school has a very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, over 85%, which is higher than the nearby public schools like Milam Elementary and Castaneda Elementary.

Compared to the nearby public schools, Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students, ranging from 96.97% to 88.21% at the nearby schools. While the school has a relatively small student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, it has generally underperformed these nearby schools, such as Lucile Hendricks Elementary and Milam Elementary, which have consistently ranked higher in the state and outperformed Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen on STAAR test scores.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 2400 Daffodil Ave
       McAllen, TX  78501


(972) 316-3663

District: Texas College Preparatory Academies

SchoolDigger Rank:
3335th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,720 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  99

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.0%
Two or more races:
2.0%
Asian:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.9% Help


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Compare Details Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen ranks worse than 71.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Texas College Preparatory Academies School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.61. (See more...)
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Compare Details Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.3. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Texas College Preparatory Academies School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97%), two or more races (2%), Asian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen is 7.5, which is the lowest among 18 elementary schools in the Texas College Preparatory Academies School District! (See more...)
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Compare Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen employs 13.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen is $11,720, which is the 4th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Texas College Preparatory Academies:

SchoolDigger ranks Texas College Preparatory Academies 423rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 63.28 1603rd 4320 62.9%
2016 46.52 2467th 4286 42.4%
2017 42.66 2361st 4329 45.5%
2018 48.49 2068th 4359 52.6%
2019 59.36 1540th 4479 65.6%
2021 38.25 2660th 4578 41.9%
2022 59.15 1648th 4581 64.0%
2023 58.58 1682nd 4647 63.8%
2024 31.61 3335th 4675 28.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.81 439th 3226 86.4%
2019 53.56 1388th 3333 58.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.01 2226th 4264 47.8%
2019 69.96 813th 4309 81.1%
2022 63.80 1255th 4477 72.0%
2023 62.74 1346th 4521 70.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.47 1970th 4306 54.2%
2019 59.23 1542nd 4348 64.5%
2022 66.24 1257th 4561 72.4%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.44 1229th 4240 71.0%
2019 67.35 918th 4295 78.6%
2022 55.94 1685th 4461 62.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.84 2209th 4319 48.9%
2019 56.79 1614th 4357 63.0%
2022 51.32 2092nd 4563 54.2%
2023 65.71 1326th 4585 71.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.30 1805th 4168 56.7%
2019 63.68 1179th 4188 71.8%
2022 64.44 1191st 4376 72.8%
2023 61.97 1365th 4401 69.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

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Rank History for all middle school students at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 58.05 876th 1987 55.9%
2017 43.16 1094th 2027 46.0%
2019 70.06 484th 2193 77.9%
2022 63.43 646th 2254 71.3%
2023 52.30 1008th 2330 56.7%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.64 273rd 1445 81.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.64 328th 2073 84.2%
2022 68.75 427th 2220 80.8%
2023 59.71 717th 2251 68.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.94 432nd 2047 78.9%
2022 86.81 180th 2221 91.9%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.63 132nd 2058 93.6%
2022 68.90 389th 2182 82.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.03 783rd 2069 62.2%
2022 31.52 1592nd 2228 28.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.49 430th 1935 77.8%
2022 69.81 407th 2077 80.4%
2023 53.15 860th 2116 59.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 6 1 1 104 0 0 2 0 114
2014 23 2 10 178 0 0 3 0 216
2015 15 5 12 189 0 0 3 0 224
2016 21 6 8 225 4 0 4 0 268
2017 18 2 10 153 4 0 3 0 190
2018 10 2 6 149 4 0 4 0 175
2019 7 1 6 144 3 0 4 0 165
2020 7 0 5 165 3 0 4 0 184
2021 5 0 5 152 3 0 5 0 170
2022 6 0 2 92 0 0 3 0 103
2023 0 0 1 96 0 0 2 0 99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 114 8.0 14.2 92.1
2014 216 12.5 17.2 53.7
2015 224 14.0 16.0 58.5
2016 268 17.0 15.7 61.2
2017 190 18.0 10.5 63.2
2018 175 15.0 11.6 45.1
2019 165 15.0 11.0 100
2020 184 15.0 12.2 84.8
2021 170 16.0 10.6 85.9
2022 103 13.0 7.8 88.3
2023 99 13.2 7.5 85.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 114 8.0 14.2 92.1
2014 216 12.5 17.2 53.7
2015 224 14.0 16.0 58.5
2016 268 17.0 15.7 61.2
2017 190 18.0 10.5 63.2
2018 175 15.0 11.6 45.1
2019 165 15.0 11.0 100
2020 184 15.0 12.2 84.8
2021 170 16.0 10.6 85.9
2022 103 13.0 7.8 88.3
2023 99 13.2 7.5 85.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $842 (8.5%) $9,022 (91.5%) $9,864
2020 $1,289 (11.5%) $9,949 (88.5%) $11,238
2021 $1,324 (11.3%) $10,397 (88.7%) $11,720

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1540th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1682nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.8%
Ranks 484th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1008th of 2330 Middle schools
 21.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen)3883
 45%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas College Preparatory Academies)4954
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen)5717
 40%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas College Preparatory Academies)4743
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen)3950
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas College Preparatory Academies)4550
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen)4538
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas College Preparatory Academies)4438
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen)61100
 39%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas College Preparatory Academies)5762
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen)7078
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas College Preparatory Academies)5247
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen)5244
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas College Preparatory Academies)3931
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen)4529
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas College Preparatory Academies)4660
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen)4514
 31%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas College Preparatory Academies)5240
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen)6063
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas College Preparatory Academies)5764
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen)5350
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas College Preparatory Academies)4845
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16599
 40%
African American10
 100%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic14496
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White70
 100%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%85.9%
 14.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 99 students attended Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen.

Students at Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen are 97% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Quest Collegiate Academy-McAllen ranks 3335th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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