Idea Hardy College Preparatory

Summary:

Idea Hardy College Preparatory is a public charter middle school in Houston, Texas, serving grades 6-9 with a student population of 379. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District, which is ranked 455 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Idea Hardy College Preparatory has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (83.64%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 40-95% Hispanic students. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the Idea Public Schools district average and the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th-grade reading proficiency rate was 25.42%, compared to 52.57% for the Idea Public Schools district and 54.45% for the state. However, the school performs relatively well for its Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student populations, ranking in the top 50% of Texas middle schools for these subgroups. Conversely, the school's performance for its Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student populations is in the bottom 50% of Texas middle schools.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as Forest Brook Middle, Grantham Academy, and Fonville Middle, Idea Hardy College Preparatory generally performs worse academically, with lower STAAR test scores across most subjects and grade levels. However, the school's strengths lie in its service to Hispanic and ELL student populations, and it has a relatively low dropout rate of 0.7% for the 2021-2022 school year. Despite its high spending per student ($15,232) compared to the nearby schools, Idea Hardy College Preparatory has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 29.5, which may be an area for improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-9

1930 Little York Rd
Houston, TX 77093

(832) 360-7453

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1773^rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,232

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 512

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.6%

African American:

16.6%

White:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Hardy College Preparatory ranks worse than 75.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 17 ranked middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.62. (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 (81.6%), African American (16.6%), White (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Hardy College Preparatory is 19.2. 13 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idea Hardy College Preparatory employs 26.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Hardy College Preparatory is $15,232, which is the 8^th highest among 17 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Hardy College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Hardy College Preparatory 1773^rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Hardy College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Hispanic 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 Hardy College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at Idea Hardy College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.83	1432^nd	2330	38.5%
2024	28.62	1773^rd	2361	24.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	78.87	166^th	1643	89.9%
2023	66.04	365^th	1720	78.8%
2024	40.72	992^nd	1760	43.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Hardy College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.14	1000^th	1815	44.9%
2024	52.90	716^th	1881	61.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	71.47	372^nd	2220	83.2%
2023	51.39	991^st	2251	56.0%
2024	37.65	1408^th	2224	36.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Hardy College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	46.83	1091^st	2221	50.9%
2023	39.71	1360^th	2241	39.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Hardy College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	77.11	243^rd	2182	88.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Hardy College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	60.60	719^th	2228	67.7%
2023	38.58	1378^th	2245	38.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Hardy College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.03	631^st	1273	50.4%
2024	42.15	684^th	1271	46.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Hardy College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	62.78	556^th	2077	73.2%
2023	49.63	973^rd	2116	54.0%
2024	41.27	1222^nd	2108	42.0%

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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 Hardy College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	3	30	104	0	137
2022	2	40	223	0	265
2023	3	59	317	0	379
2024	8	85	418	1	512

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 Idea Hardy College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	137	4.5	29.8	84.7
2022	265	10.6	24.8	83
2023	379	12.8	29.5	97.1
2024	512	26.6	19.2	94.9

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 Idea Hardy College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	137	4.5	29.8	84.7
2022	265	10.6	24.8	83
2023	379	12.8	29.5	97.1
2024	512	26.6	19.2	94.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idea Hardy College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$3,533 (23.2%)	$11,699 (76.8%)	$15,232

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Hardy 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 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 Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th 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 Hardy College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-9	1930 Little York Rd	Houston	77093	Harris County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 360-7453	512	27	19.2	94.9%	8 (1.6%)	85 (16.6%)	418 (81.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28.6	1773^rd of 2361 public middle schools	24.9%		38.8	1432^nd of 2330 public middle schools	38.5%	341	20.5	32.1	47.5		25.4	44.5	29.8		22.7	36.1				19.9	$15,232	$3,533	$11,699
Henry Middle	Public	6-8	10702 E Hardy	Houston	77093	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 696-2650	610	68	8.9	98.2%	9 (1.5%)	62 (10.2%)	536 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	23.7	1916^th of 2361 public middle schools	18.8%		9.7	2218^th of 2330 public middle schools	4.8%	302	95.5				25.5	25.1	37.5		22.4	19.7	49.8		21.0	2.6	$10,519	$1,134	$9,385
North East Stem Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	10918 Bentley	Houston	77093	Harris County	Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 640-3700	114	6	19.0	92.1%	2 (1.8%)	12 (10.5%)	100 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.2	1993^rd of 2361 public middle schools	15.6%		24.4	1854^th of 2330 public middle schools	20.4%	139					27.3	37.2	43.5		22.2	18.6	13.0		17.4	17.4
KIPP 3d Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	500 Tidwell Dr	Houston	77022	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0566	494	20	24.7	95.5%	3 (0.6%)	33 (6.7%)	458 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.1	884^th of 2361 public middle schools	62.6%		38	1462^nd of 2330 public middle schools	37.3%	578	36.4			42.7	53.2	52.1	60.3	51.6	36.3	37.8		10.5	38.8	34.7	$10,677	$1,298	$9,379
Fonville Middle	Public	6-8	725 E Little York Rd	Houston	77037	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 696-2825	663	43	15.3	97.6%	11 (1.7%)	29 (4.4%)	623 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.7	1953^rd of 2361 public middle schools	17.3%		13	2150^th of 2330 public middle schools	7.7%	197	96.4				31.9	21.4	29.0		29.1	10.5	39.2		28.6	10.0	$9,974	$1,168	$8,805
Burbank Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	315 Berry Rd	Houston	77022	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 696-2720	1,454	79	18.3	96.2%	20 (1.4%)	97 (6.7%)	1,333 (91.7%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.3	842^nd of 2361 public middle schools	64.3%		64.6	664^th of 2330 public middle schools	71.5%	178	99.2				53.5	57.5	57.9		44.6	41.5	36.1		39.1	28.9	$9,099	$1,067	$8,032
Grantham Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	13300 Chrisman Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6590	1,096	72	15.2	90.8%	18 (1.6%)	62 (5.7%)	1,001 (91.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.0%)	20	2028^th of 2361 public middle schools	14.1%		18.3	2037^th of 2330 public middle schools	12.6%	9	97.8				24.5	22.0	29.8		18.9	8.6	30.6		37.2	11.1	$9,590	$2,162	$7,428
Hambrick Middle	Public	6-8	4600 Aldine Mail Rt	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6570	939	77	12.2	94.0%	20 (2.1%)	56 (6.0%)	855 (91.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	23.8	1915^th of 2361 public middle schools	18.9%		16.4	2083^rd of 2330 public middle schools	10.6%	168	88.5				23.8	19.5	30.5		9.4	27.0	49.4		31.4	8.2	$10,380	$2,431	$7,949
Mead Middle	Public	6-8	3500 Lauder Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-3700	960	74	13.0	92.2%	13 (1.4%)	38 (4.0%)	905 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	16.6	2106^th of 2361 public middle schools	10.8%		15.6	2095^th of 2330 public middle schools	10.1%	11	85.1				30.2	23.1	30.5		23.7	14.0	24.9		17.4	7.5	$9,295	$2,182	$7,113
H S Ahead Academy	Public	7-8	5320 Yale	Houston	77091	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 696-2643	144	12	12.2	100.0%	2 (1.4%)	71 (49.3%)	66 (45.8%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	5.9	2313^th of 2361 public middle schools	2.0%		5.6	2289^th of 2330 public middle schools	1.8%	24	15.1		28.3				19.6						5.5	1.9	$14,020	$1,937	$12,083

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Hardy College Preparatory

How many students attend Idea Hardy College Preparatory?

In the 2023-24 school year, 512 students attended Idea Hardy College Preparatory.

Is Idea Hardy College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Hardy College Preparatory ranks in the bottom 24.9% of Texas middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Hardy College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Hardy College Preparatory are 82% Hispanic, 17% African American, 2% White.

What district is Idea Hardy College Preparatory in?

Idea Public Schools

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