Idea Spears College Preparatory

Summary:

Idea Spears College Preparatory is a public charter middle school serving grades 6-9 in Houston, Texas, with a diverse student population. While the school is part of the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North district, it has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in academic assessments.

Idea Spears College Preparatory's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates in reading, math, and social studies significantly lower than the district and state averages. However, the school's African American and Hispanic student groups have performed better than the overall school ranking, suggesting the school may be more effective in supporting these populations. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which could contribute to the academic challenges.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Edward Roberson Middle, Idea Spears College Preparatory is clearly underperforming. Edward Roberson Middle, which is only 2.75 miles away, consistently outperforms Idea Spears College Preparatory in STAAR/EOC assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates across all subjects. This highlights the need for Idea Spears College Preparatory to address its academic challenges and ensure all students receive a high-quality education.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-9

 2010 Spears Rd
       Houston, TX  77067


(832) 366-1309

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1750th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,204 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  521

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.6%
African American:
30.7%
White:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Idea Spears College Preparatory ranks worse than 74.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 16th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.49. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.6%), African American (30.7%), White (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Spears College Preparatory is 19.3. 14 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Idea Spears College Preparatory employs 26.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Spears College Preparatory is $14,204. 9 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Spears College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Spears College Preparatory 1750th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Spears College Preparatory in the ranking list.)

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Idea Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for Idea Spears College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at Idea Spears College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.59 1876th 2330 19.5%
2024 29.49 1750th 2361 25.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Spears College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 74.31 219th 1643 86.7%
2023 50.08 730th 1720 57.6%
2024 39.67 1016th 1760 42.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Spears College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.51 709th 1815 60.9%
2024 22.35 1673rd 1881 11.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Spears College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 66.46 487th 2220 78.1%
2023 34.80 1543rd 2251 31.5%
2024 33.47 1576th 2224 29.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Idea Spears College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.70 906th 2221 59.2%
2023 22.87 1853rd 2241 17.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Spears College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 68.59 395th 2182 81.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Idea Spears College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.03 977th 2228 56.1%
2023 25.50 1771st 2245 21.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Idea Spears College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.66 286th 1251 77.1%
2023 32.66 875th 1273 31.3%
2024 32.21 904th 1271 28.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Spears College Preparatory

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.33 623rd 2077 70.0%
2023 34.75 1452nd 2116 31.4%
2024 36.82 1359th 2108 35.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Idea Spears College Preparatory

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 7 48 0 74 1 0 0 0 130
2022 5 84 2 159 3 1 0 0 254
2023 3 124 1 252 3 1 0 0 384
2024 5 160 3 347 3 1 2 0 521

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 Spears College Preparatory

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 130 6.5 20.0 84.6
2022 254 13.9 18.2 74.4
2023 384 14.7 25.9 93.5
2024 521 26.9 19.3 90.8

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 Spears College Preparatory

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 130 6.5 20.0 84.6
2022 254 13.9 18.2 74.4
2023 384 14.7 25.9 93.5
2024 521 26.9 19.3 90.8

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 Spears College Preparatory

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $2,137 (15.0%) $12,067 (85.0%) $14,204

Data source: Texas Department of Education


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In the 2023-24 school year, 521 students attended Idea Spears College Preparatory.

Idea Spears College Preparatory ranks 1750th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Idea Spears College Preparatory are 67% Hispanic, 31% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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