Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory

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Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory ranks 1286 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory is a public charter middle school serving grades 6-10 in El Paso, Texas, with a student population of 367 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, low dropout rates, and effective support for its predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population.

Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory has shown impressive academic results, ranking in the top 27% of Texas middle schools in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. The school's performance on STAAR tests is generally higher than the Canutillo Independent School District average and the Texas state average across various subjects and grade levels. Notably, the school performs exceptionally well for Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking in the top 8% of Texas middle schools for these subgroups in 2021-2022. Additionally, Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory has very low dropout rates, with a 0.7% dropout rate in 2021-2022 and 0.0% in 2020-2021, significantly lower than state and district averages.

Compared to nearby traditional public middle schools in the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD), Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory outperforms on academic measures, with higher STAAR Reading, Math, and End-of-Course exam proficiency rates. This suggests the school is effectively serving its predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student population and closing achievement gaps. While the school faces some resource challenges, with per-student spending decreasing from $17,695 in 2019-2020 to $11,185 in 2020-2021, its overall performance and positive impact on student achievement make it a model for other schools serving similar demographics.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-10

405 Walleberg
El Paso, TX 79912

(956) 888-8000

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1286^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,185

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.1%

White:

4.5%

African American:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory ranks worse than 54.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 9^th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.57. (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 (90.1%), White (4.5%), African American (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory is 15.3, which is the 8^th best among 17 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory employs 27.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory is $11,185. 14 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory 1286^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Mesa Hills 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:

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 Mesa Hills College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	60.67	712^th	2252	68.4%
2022	78.42	352^nd	2254	84.4%
2023	65.69	635^th	2330	72.7%
2024	43.57	1286^th	2361	45.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	72.80	192^nd	1592	87.9%
2022	83.30	127^th	1643	92.3%
2023	74.97	249^th	1720	85.5%
2024	56.58	589^th	1760	66.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	59.53	395^th	1712	76.9%
2022	52.85	571^st	1757	67.5%
2023	41.41	962^nd	1815	47.0%
2024	53.27	703^rd	1881	62.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	56.04	770^th	2172	64.5%
2022	84.59	161^st	2220	92.7%
2023	74.80	331^st	2251	85.3%
2024	55.91	810^th	2224	63.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	63.75	629^th	2151	70.8%
2022	74.88	405^th	2221	81.8%
2023	60.06	757^th	2241	66.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	77.34	201^st	2118	90.5%
2022	88.99	93^rd	2182	95.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	57.98	765^th	2168	64.7%
2022	79.96	299^th	2228	86.6%
2023	68.63	554^th	2245	75.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	63.03	557^th	2043	72.7%
2022	85.80	161^st	2077	92.2%
2023	74.63	330^th	2116	84.4%
2024	56.89	740^th	2108	64.9%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.79	271^st	1700	84.1%
2023	51.51	821^st	1749	53.1%

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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 Mesa Hills College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Total
2020	12	1	0	65	0	0	78
2021	31	6	0	174	1	0	212
2022	30	8	0	261	2	1	302
2023	30	10	2	320	2	3	367
2024	19	14	5	381	1	3	423

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 Mesa Hills College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	78	5.5	14.1	75.6
2021	212	9.5	22.3	67.5
2022	302	18.6	16.2	70.5
2023	367	21.2	17.2	79.8
2024	423	27.6	15.3	79.4

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 Mesa Hills College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	78	5.5	14.1	75.6
2021	212	9.5	22.3	67.5
2022	302	18.6	16.2	70.5
2023	367	21.2	17.2	79.8
2024	423	27.6	15.3	79.4

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 Mesa Hills College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,906 (16.4%)	$14,788 (83.6%)	$17,695
2021	$1,834 (16.4%)	$9,351 (83.6%)	$11,185

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Mesa Hills 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 Mesa Hills College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-10	405 Walleberg	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 888-8000	423	28	15.3	79.4%	19 (4.5%)	14 (3.3%)	381 (90.1%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	43.6	1286^th of 2361 public middle schools	45.5%		65.7	635^th of 2330 public middle schools	72.7%	651	31.5	41.9	52.6	62.2	41.5	57.5	48.5	32.5	42.7			13.1	$11,185	$1,834	$9,351
Hornedo Middle	Public	6-8	6101 High Ridge	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(915) 231-2200	1,388	75	18.6	40.9%	196 (14.1%)	30 (2.2%)	1,059 (76.3%)	66 (4.8%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	32 (2.3%)	81.3	296^th of 2361 public middle schools	87.5%		85.9	222^nd of 2330 public middle schools	90.5%	74	89.4				76.7	73.2	78.4	50.8	49.0	33.2	58.2	51.5	$11,172	$758	$10,414
Wiggs Middle	Public	6-8	1300 Cir Dr	El Paso	79902	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 231-2100	904	51	17.9	71.0%	67 (7.4%)	3 (0.3%)	820 (90.7%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	58.5	811^th of 2361 public middle schools	65.7%		56.2	898^th of 2330 public middle schools	61.5%	87	88.7				61.7	48.3	56.6	43.8	36.0	38.7	45.5	32.8	$9,280	$1,243	$8,037
Cpt Gabriel Navarrete Middle	Public	6-8	3501 Hayes	El Paso	79930	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(915) 236-6350	819	55	14.7	89.6%	65 (7.9%)	41 (5.0%)	663 (81.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.3%)	34 (4.2%)	21.8	1977^th of 2361 public middle schools	16.3%					(n/a)	48.1				40.1	30.4	37.4	22.3	16.5	11.9	25.1	16.7
El Paso Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	1918 Texas Ave	El Paso	79901	El Paso County	El Paso Leadership Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 298-3900	185	15	12.3	98.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	185 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.4	1987^th of 2361 public middle schools	15.8%		24.7	1843^rd of 2330 public middle schools	20.9%	144	82.4				30.4	25.7	22.9	21.7	24.3	21.2	23.2	21.7	$12,413	$3,713	$8,701
Brown Middle	Public	6-8	7820 Helen Of Troy Dr	El Paso	79912	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-0900	712	44	16.3	71.5%	38 (5.3%)	5 (0.7%)	648 (91.0%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.4%)	38.6	1443^rd of 2361 public middle schools	38.9%		40.1	1391^st of 2330 public middle schools	40.3%	52	40.9				55.5	45.6	48.9	26.0	26.6	22.5	39.1	14.7	$8,935	$1,080	$7,855
Guillen Middle	Public	6-8	900 S Cotton St	El Paso	79901	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 496-4620	504	30	17.0	99.0%	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	497 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.1	2284^th of 2361 public middle schools	3.3%		9.1	2229^th of 2330 public middle schools	4.3%	55	38.2				20.0	13.8	20.9	8.3	13.4	9.0	11.7	0.6	$11,780	$1,626	$10,154
Canyon Hills Middle	Public	6-8	8930 Eclipse St	El Paso	79904	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-5975	400	29	13.6	87.0%	19 (4.8%)	16 (4.0%)	358 (89.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	37.7	1478^th of 2361 public middle schools	37.4%		21	1955^th of 2330 public middle schools	16.1%	477	77.3				43.5	48.9	51.3	37.0	23.9	32.1	22.4	21.1	$9,937	$1,550	$8,387
Magoffin Middle	Public	6-8	4931 Hercules Ave	El Paso	79904	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 231-2160	548	39	14.1	94.7%	14 (2.6%)	6 (1.1%)	520 (94.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	23.6	1918^th of 2361 public middle schools	18.8%		28.9	1750^th of 2330 public middle schools	24.9%	168	62.3				31.5	40.2	44.5	11.9	16.1	28.6	28.2	10.6	$10,406	$1,564	$8,842
Jose J Alderete Middle	Public	6-8	801 Talbot St	Canutillo	79835	El Paso County	Canutillo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 877-6600	561	45	12.5	68.6%	28 (5.0%)	8 (1.4%)	522 (93.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	55.6	899^th of 2361 public middle schools	61.9%		53	987^th of 2330 public middle schools	57.6%	88	67.0		97.4		55.8	47.3	42.1	14.9	7.7	58.5	58.3	42.1	$12,387	$1,008	$11,379

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory

What is the racial makeup of Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory are 90% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

Is Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory ranks 1286^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory?

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory.

What district is Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory in?

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