Idea Burke College Preparatory

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Idea Burke College Preparatory ranks 805 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Burke College Preparatory is a public charter middle school in San Antonio, Texas, serving grades 6-10 with a student population of 422. The school is part of the Idea Public Schools district and has a predominantly Hispanic student body (74.41%).

Idea Burke College Preparatory has consistently ranked in the top half of Texas middle schools, with strong academic performance on STAAR tests, particularly in reading and English. The school's African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students perform exceptionally well, often ranking in the top quartile or top 10% of Texas middle schools. However, the school's special education students have struggled, with their performance ranking in the bottom half of Texas middle schools. Idea Burke outperforms many nearby traditional public schools, such as Jordan Middle and Rayburn Middle, but lags behind the high-performing Basis San Antonio - Jack Lewis Junior Campus, a public charter school that ranks in the top 10% of Texas middle schools.

Idea Burke College Preparatory has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.34% to 79.86% over the past 3 years, indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's student-teacher ratio has improved from 23.9 in 2020-2021 to 18.1 in 2022-2023, suggesting an increase in resources and support for students. Overall, Idea Burke College Preparatory is a high-performing public charter school that serves a predominantly low-income, minority student population, with notable strengths in supporting the achievement of certain student subgroups.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-10

10434 Marbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245

(210) 239-4650

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
805^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,322

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 478

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.7%

African American:

14.2%

White:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Burke College Preparatory ranks better than 65.9% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 6^th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.84. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.7%), African American (14.2%), White (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Burke College Preparatory is 15.2, which is the 7^th best among 17 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Idea Burke College Preparatory employs 31.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Burke College Preparatory is $11,322. 13 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Burke College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Burke College Preparatory 805^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Burke College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Idea Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Public Schools 455^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Idea Burke College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at Idea Burke College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	68.24	545^th	2252	75.8%
2022	69.43	498^th	2254	77.9%
2023	62.28	732^nd	2330	68.6%
2024	58.84	805^th	2361	65.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Burke College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	87.09	76^th	1592	95.2%
2022	87.03	86^th	1643	94.8%
2023	82.53	155^th	1720	91.0%
2024	67.18	377^th	1760	78.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Burke College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	38.26	993^rd	1712	42.0%
2022	49.75	657^th	1757	62.6%
2023	60.15	418^th	1815	77.0%
2024	70.17	289^th	1881	84.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Burke College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	85.56	124^th	2172	94.3%
2022	78.27	251^st	2220	88.7%
2023	73.35	357^th	2251	84.1%
2024	67.72	455^th	2224	79.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Burke College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	51.51	951^st	2151	55.8%
2022	68.58	505^th	2221	77.3%
2023	61.55	712^th	2241	68.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Burke College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	86.55	94^th	2118	95.6%
2022	74.21	288^th	2182	86.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Burke College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	74.75	402^nd	2168	81.5%
2022	66.19	573^rd	2228	74.3%
2023	62.19	706^th	2245	68.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Burke College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	90.46	54^th	1213	95.5%
2023	74.74	222^nd	1273	82.6%
2024	78.57	166^th	1271	86.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Burke College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	73.71	325^th	2043	84.1%
2022	78.58	267^th	2077	87.1%
2023	67.83	477^th	2116	77.5%
2024	64.49	532^nd	2108	74.8%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Burke College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.36	277^th	1749	84.2%
2024	74.08	309^th	1724	82.1%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Idea Burke College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	11	13	2	81	0	1	2	110
2021	26	30	5	171	1	1	1	235
2022	29	51	6	240	2	3	1	332
2023	29	66	8	314	2	2	1	422
2024	40	68	7	357	2	1	3	478

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Idea Burke College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	110	5.2	20.8	69.1
2021	235	9.8	23.9	72.3
2022	332	17.4	19.0	74.1
2023	422	23.2	18.1	79.9
2024	478	31.4	15.2	71.3

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 Idea Burke College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	110	5.2	20.8	69.1
2021	235	9.8	23.9	72.3
2022	332	17.4	19.0	74.1
2023	422	23.2	18.1	79.9
2024	478	31.4	15.2	71.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idea Burke College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,234 (16.1%)	$11,646 (83.9%)	$13,880
2021	$1,256 (11.1%)	$10,066 (88.9%)	$11,322

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Burke College Preparatory

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idea Burke College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-10	10434 Marbach Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 239-4650	478	31	15.2	71.3%	40 (8.4%)	68 (14.2%)	357 (74.7%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	58.8	805^th of 2361 public middle schools	65.9%		62.3	732^nd of 2330 public middle schools	68.6%	73	34.8	53.1	70.0	72.3	61.8	53.1	66.7	29.6	37.2			29.6	$11,322	$1,256	$10,066
Francis R Scobee Middle	Public	6-8	10675 Marbach Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Southwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 645-7500	789	55	14.3	68.8%	49 (6.2%)	40 (5.1%)	677 (85.8%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.0%)	30.8	1705^th of 2361 public middle schools	27.8%		28.4	1758^th of 2330 public middle schools	24.5%	53	62.5				53.6	33.1	41.9	29.8	22.4	17.5	35.3	11.4	$10,736	$1,520	$9,216
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator	Public, Charter	6-8	10170 Kriewald Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 239-4970	127	8	16.4	75.6%	10 (7.9%)	15 (11.8%)	96 (75.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	2 (1.6%)	57.2	843^rd of 2361 public middle schools	64.3%		73.1	458^th of 2330 public middle schools	80.3%	385	22.6	51.6			38.1	62.2	74.2	33.3	42.2			31.0
Pease Middle	Public	6-8	201 Hunt Ln	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-2950	737	57	12.8	78.7%	53 (7.2%)	50 (6.8%)	602 (81.7%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.0%)	27.9	1790^th of 2361 public middle schools	24.2%		18.6	2028^th of 2330 public middle schools	13.0%	238	48.4				43.4	33.2	41.9	27.2	7.6	31.6	20.4	22.5	$9,264	$1,111	$8,152
Luna Middle	Public	6-8	200 N Grosenbacher	San Antonio	78253	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-5300	1,126	77	14.7	49.1%	185 (16.4%)	101 (9.0%)	772 (68.6%)	18 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	46 (4.1%)	39.9	1389^th of 2361 public middle schools	41.2%		43.3	1275^th of 2330 public middle schools	45.3%	114	58.8				47.8	51.0	52.2	27.6	14.2	23.2	40.7	23.5	$7,940	$600	$7,340
Lighthouse Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	8138 Westshire Dr	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Lighthouse Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 674-4100	67	6	12.0	85.1%	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	63 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	13.2	2190^th of 2361 public middle schools	7.2%		6.5	2270^th of 2330 public middle schools	2.6%	80					22.7	23.3	32.1	9.1	10.3	12.0	29.6	0.0			$571
Vale Middle	Public	6-8	2120 N Ellison Dr	San Antonio	78251	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-5700	995	63	15.7	63.0%	116 (11.7%)	79 (7.9%)	770 (77.4%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	19 (1.9%)	30.2	1730^th of 2361 public middle schools	26.7%		39	1421^st of 2330 public middle schools	39.0%	309	50.0				38.6	41.4	42.5	17.2	8.7	18.4	37.4	27.1	$7,980	$545	$7,435
Jordan Middle	Public	6-8	1725 Richland Hills Dr	San Antonio	78251	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-6150	956	58	16.3	60.9%	93 (9.7%)	75 (7.8%)	741 (77.5%)	21 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.5%)	41.3	1355^th of 2361 public middle schools	42.6%		37.2	1491^st of 2330 public middle schools	36.0%	136	59.8				49.3	49.4	44.6	20.9	17.2	22.2	42.6	37.6	$8,337	$430	$7,907
Basis San Antonio - Jack Lewis Junior Campus	Public, Charter	6-7	3303 N Ellison Dr	San Antonio	78251	Bexar County	Basis Texas	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(480) 289-2088	132	8	17.0		13 (9.8%)	19 (14.4%)	63 (47.7%)	26 (19.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.3%)	87.1	207^th of 2361 public middle schools	91.2%					(n/a)	51.8				82.0	86.8		50.0
Rayburn Middle	Public	6-8	1400 Cedarhurst	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-2150	646	54	12.0	83.0%	23 (3.6%)	41 (6.3%)	572 (88.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	20.6	2011^th of 2361 public middle schools	14.8%		20.2	1980^th of 2330 public middle schools	15.0%	31	46.7				29.0	33.2	34.8	13.7	14.2	12.4	33.1	16.7	$10,664	$1,163	$9,501

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Burke College Preparatory

What district is Idea Burke College Preparatory in?

Idea Public Schools

How many students attend Idea Burke College Preparatory?

In the 2023-24 school year, 478 students attended Idea Burke College Preparatory.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Burke College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Burke College Preparatory are 75% Hispanic, 14% African American, 8% White, 1% Asian.

Is Idea Burke College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Burke College Preparatory ranks 805^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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