Idea Spears College Preparatory

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

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:
1750^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,204

Student/teacher ratio: 25.9

Number of students: 384

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.6%

African American:

32.3%

White:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Spears College Preparatory ranks worse than 74.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 16^th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.49. (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 (65.6%), African American (32.3%), American Indian (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Spears College Preparatory is 25.9. 14 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idea Spears College Preparatory employs 14.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 Rankings:

Idea Spears College Preparatory was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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

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 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	1876^th	2330	19.5%
2024	29.49	1750^th	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	219^th	1643	86.7%
2023	50.08	730^th	1720	57.6%

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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	709^th	1815	60.9%

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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	487^th	2220	78.1%
2023	34.80	1543^rd	2251	31.5%

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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	906^th	2221	59.2%
2023	22.87	1853^rd	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	395^th	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	977^th	2228	56.1%
2023	25.50	1771^st	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	286^th	1251	77.1%
2023	32.66	875^th	1273	31.3%

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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	623^rd	2077	70.0%
2023	34.75	1452^nd	2116	31.4%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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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	Total
2021	7	48	0	74	1	0	130
2022	5	84	2	159	3	1	254
2023	3	124	1	252	3	1	384

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

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

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

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

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Spears 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 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 Spears College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-9	2010 Spears Rd	Houston	77067	Harris County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 366-1309	384	15	25.9	93.5%	3 (0.8%)	124 (32.3%)	252 (65.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29.5	1750^th of 2361 public middle schools	25.9%		23.6	1876^th of 2330 public middle schools	19.5%	126	17.6	40.3	62.6	33.3	40.2	41.2	22.8	33.1			16.8	$14,204	$2,137	$12,067
Stelle Claughton Middle	Public	6-8	3000 Spears Rd	Houston	77067	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-7650	912	62	14.6	93.5%	16 (1.8%)	315 (34.5%)	531 (58.2%)	26 (2.9%)	14 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.0%)	19.9	2031^st of 2361 public middle schools	14.0%		16.5	2076^th of 2330 public middle schools	10.9%	45	83.9			21.3	31.3	35.7	15.2	14.3	44.5	14.0	9.6	$11,202	$1,587	$9,615
Plummer Middle	Public	6-8	11429 Spears Gears Rd	Houston	77067	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 539-4000	987	61	16.2	91.2%	10 (1.0%)	314 (31.8%)	632 (64.0%)	13 (1.3%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.4%)	15.3	2147^th of 2361 public middle schools	9.1%		12.4	2159^th of 2330 public middle schools	7.3%	12	97.1			21.8	19.9	33.7	14.0	9.9	17.1	13.8	21.5	$10,066	$2,324	$7,742
Harmony School Of Technology-Houston	Public, Charter	6-8	3203 N Sam Houston Pkwy W	Houston	77038	Harris County	Harmony Public Schools - Houston North	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 444-1555	675	46	14.7	83.6%	20 (3.0%)	134 (19.9%)	454 (67.3%)	58 (8.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	53.4	962^nd of 2361 public middle schools	59.3%		53.3	978^th of 2330 public middle schools	58.0%	16	93.0	100.0		56.4	62.1	62.8	36.7	41.3	42.9	22.0	17.7	$9,241	$1,101	$8,140
Bammel Middle	Public	6-8	16711 Ella Blvd	Houston	77090	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-7900	837	53	15.7	95.8%	16 (1.9%)	461 (55.1%)	325 (38.8%)	5 (0.6%)	8 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.5%)	8.3	2283^rd of 2361 public middle schools	3.3%		7.7	2252^nd of 2330 public middle schools	3.3%	31	72.7			21.6	19.9	25.1	7.9	7.4	13.9	3.7	3.3	$11,298	$1,434	$9,863
Edward Roberson Middle	Public	6-8	12430 Veterans Memorial Dr	Houston	77014	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-7700	791	56	14.2	78.3%	28 (3.5%)	177 (22.4%)	515 (65.1%)	31 (3.9%)	30 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)	90.9	131^st of 2361 public middle schools	94.5%		89.6	146^th of 2330 public middle schools	93.7%	15	100.0			82.7	84.8	92.0	53.9	53.7	87.9	84.4	49.0	$10,148	$1,349	$8,799
Spring Leadership Academy	Public	6-8	12625 River Laurel Dr	Houston	77014	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8050	322	31	10.4	84.2%	18 (5.6%)	87 (27.0%)	196 (60.9%)	7 (2.2%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	57.1	848^th of 2361 public middle schools	64.1%		52.4	1005^th of 2330 public middle schools	56.9%	157	86.7			61.7	55.6	67.4	15.9	40.5	60.8	46.1	30.3	$12,655	$1,712	$10,942
Wunderlich Intermediate	Public	6-8	11800 Misty Vly	Klein	77066	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 249-5200	1,316	103	12.7	77.4%	45 (3.4%)	299 (22.7%)	842 (64.0%)	82 (6.2%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (3.2%)	48	1130^th of 2361 public middle schools	52.1%		33.2	1623^rd of 2330 public middle schools	30.3%	493	68.0	100.0		46.9	47.8	49.5	33.5	32.6	37.4	38.2	34.7	$10,191	$1,660	$8,531
Shotwell Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6515 Trl Vly Way	Houston	77086	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-0960	1,078	69	15.5	91.8%	15 (1.4%)	212 (19.7%)	808 (75.0%)	28 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.2%)	23.1	1939^th of 2361 public middle schools	17.9%		21.6	1932^nd of 2330 public middle schools	17.1%	7	96.0			33.5	37.3	41.7	19.5	8.6	33.8	21.8	11.1	$10,064	$2,419	$7,645
Edwin M Wells Middle	Public	6-8	4033 Gladeridge Dr	Houston	77068	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-7750	907	64	14.2	89.2%	25 (2.8%)	410 (45.2%)	405 (44.7%)	27 (3.0%)	12 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.0%)	23.2	1932^nd of 2361 public middle schools	18.2%		20	1988^th of 2330 public middle schools	14.7%	56	94.4			32.6	38.6	43.9	8.9	19.7	33.3	20.6	9.0	$10,069	$1,306	$8,763

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Spears College Preparatory

How many students attend Idea Spears College Preparatory?

In the 2022-23 school year, 384 students attended Idea Spears College Preparatory.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Spears College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Spears College Preparatory are 66% Hispanic, 32% African American.

What district is Idea Spears College Preparatory in?

Idea Public Schools

Is Idea Spears College Preparatory a good school?

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

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