Idea Converse College Preparatory

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Idea Converse College Preparatory ranks 1626 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Converse College Preparatory is a public charter middle school serving grades 6-9 in Converse, Texas, with a student population of 311. The school is part of the San Antonio Preparatory Schools district and has a diverse student body, with a racial makeup that is predominantly Hispanic (55.63%), followed by African American (26.05%) and White (14.15%) students.

While Idea Converse College Preparatory has lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state in most STAAR subject areas, the school performs relatively well for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students, ranking in the top 15-25% of Texas middle schools in these categories. The school also boasts a 0.0% dropout rate, which is significantly lower than the nearby Judson Independent School District (ISD) schools. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranking 765 out of 2,330 Texas middle schools in 2022-2023 (3-star rating) and 1,626 out of 2,361 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating).

Compared to nearby schools, Idea Converse College Preparatory generally outperforms the Judson ISD schools but lags behind the higher-performing Randolph Middle School, which is part of the Randolph Field ISD and ranks in the top 15% of Texas middle schools. The school's diverse student population and high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds (81.03%) may contribute to its mixed performance, but the school's ability to support certain subgroups effectively is noteworthy.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-9

5160 Martinez
Converse, TX 78109

(956) 377-8000

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1626^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,883

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 386

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.8%

African American:

22.3%

White:

12.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Converse College Preparatory ranks worse than 68.9% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 15^th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.15. (See more...)

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

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Idea Converse College Preparatory is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.8%), African American (22.3%), White (12.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Converse College Preparatory is 16.8. 9 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idea Converse College Preparatory employs 22.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Converse College Preparatory is $16,883, which is the 6^th highest among 17 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Converse College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Converse College Preparatory 1626^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Converse 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 Converse College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at Idea Converse College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.21	765^th	2330	67.2%
2024	33.15	1626^th	2361	31.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	90.46	69^th	1643	95.8%
2023	74.81	252^nd	1720	85.3%
2024	30.83	1309^th	1760	25.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Converse College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	45.04	813^th	1757	53.7%
2023	68.95	271^st	1815	85.1%
2024	19.56	1733^rd	1881	7.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	89.88	92^nd	2220	95.9%
2023	76.51	292^nd	2251	87.0%
2024	30.18	1702^nd	2224	23.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Converse College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	87.36	170^th	2221	92.3%
2023	58.71	800^th	2241	64.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Converse College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	84.25	151^st	2182	93.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Converse College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	71.51	461^st	2228	79.3%
2023	62.19	705^th	2245	68.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Converse College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.81	245^th	1273	80.8%
2024	44.11	634^th	1271	50.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Converse College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	89.31	117^th	2077	94.4%
2023	70.77	402^nd	2116	81.0%
2024	37.03	1350^th	2108	36.0%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Converse College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.30	1043^rd	1749	40.4%
2024	9.23	1674^th	1724	2.9%

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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 Converse College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	10	29	0	46	0	3	0	88
2022	25	54	2	109	0	2	0	192
2023	44	81	6	173	1	4	2	311
2024	48	86	7	231	2	4	8	386

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 Converse College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	88	6.0	14.6	85.2
2022	192	11.5	16.6	70.3
2023	311	13.9	22.3	81
2024	386	22.9	16.8	68.9

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 Converse College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	88	6.0	14.6	85.2
2022	192	11.5	16.6	70.3
2023	311	13.9	22.3	81
2024	386	22.9	16.8	68.9

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 Converse College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$3,557 (21.1%)	$13,327 (78.9%)	$16,883

Data source: Texas Department of Education

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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 EOC U.S. History (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 EOC U.S. History 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 Converse College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-9	5160 Martinez	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 377-8000	386	23	16.8	68.9%	48 (12.4%)	86 (22.3%)	231 (59.8%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	8 (2.1%)	33.2	1626^th of 2361 public middle schools	31.1%		61.2	765^th of 2330 public middle schools	67.2%	861	17.2	47.2	65.9				46.3	37.7	40.8		28.1	35.3				15.4	$16,883	$3,557	$13,327
Henry Metzger Middle	Public	6-8	7475 Binz Engleman Rd	San Antonio	78244	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 662-2210	907	64	14.0	80.0%	59 (6.5%)	265 (29.2%)	524 (57.8%)	18 (2.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.2%)	15.6	2137^th of 2361 public middle schools	9.5%		17.4	2052^nd of 2330 public middle schools	11.9%	85	78.4	90.6					32.3	36.2	34.8		9.8	6.7	13.9		20.4	10.0	$9,372	$1,200	$8,173
Woodlake Hills Middle	Public	6-8	6625 Woodlake Pkwy	San Antonio	78244	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 661-1110	749	65	11.5	81.6%	78 (10.4%)	207 (27.6%)	413 (55.1%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.2%)	27	1818^th of 2361 public middle schools	23.0%		22.8	1894^th of 2330 public middle schools	18.7%	76	76.1	92.5					53.0	40.0	43.9		17.2	1.8	28.9		19.0	15.5	$9,577	$1,044	$8,534
Judson Middle	Public	6-8	9695 Schaefer Rd	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 357-0801	1,207	80	15.0	70.3%	153 (12.7%)	298 (24.7%)	665 (55.1%)	22 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (0.9%)	57 (4.7%)	27.5	1805^th of 2361 public middle schools	23.5%		29.6	1726^th of 2330 public middle schools	25.9%	79	45.9	85.6					44.5	37.7	41.2		23.0	4.5	16.4		23.6	29.1	$8,080	$845	$7,235
San Antonio Preparatory	Public, Charter	5-11	6127 Summer Fest Dr	San Antonio	78244	Bexar County	San Antonio Preparatory Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 473-2698	139	13	10.9	72.7%	4 (2.9%)	92 (66.2%)	38 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)	15.6	2136^th of 2361 public middle schools	9.5%		16.8	2069^th of 2330 public middle schools	11.2%	67	4.0	14.3	43.2	41.7	50.0	23.1	33.3	26.9	52.6	23.1	5.6	3.9	0.0	0.0	18.2	10.5	$15,942	$3,480	$12,462
Randolph Middle	Public	6-8	Bldg 1225	Universal City	78148	Bexar County	Randolph Field Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 357-2430	375	23	16.2	9.9%	136 (36.3%)	64 (17.1%)	118 (31.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	53 (14.1%)	82.6	277^th of 2361 public middle schools	88.3%		80.8	318^th of 2330 public middle schools	86.4%	41	87.5						78.7	80.5	76.7		44.7	65.2	61.6		56.2	29.8	$11,221	$246	$10,975
Kirby Middle	Public	6-8	5441 Seguin Rd	San Antonio	78219	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 661-1140	637	57	11.2	94.2%	28 (4.4%)	115 (18.1%)	472 (74.1%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.9%)	11.9	2223^rd of 2361 public middle schools	5.8%		10.4	2202^nd of 2330 public middle schools	5.5%	21	46.4	91.7					32.5	25.8	20.9		12.6	6.9	12.5		17.4	8.5	$11,052	$1,305	$9,746
Kitty Hawk Middle	Public	6-8	840 Old Cimmaron Trl	Universal City	78148	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 945-1220	1,154	84	13.7	59.4%	212 (18.4%)	165 (14.3%)	687 (59.5%)	19 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	8 (0.7%)	60 (5.2%)	38.4	1447^th of 2361 public middle schools	38.7%		48.7	1097^th of 2330 public middle schools	52.9%	350	63.9	78.3					49.3	50.7	48.1		21.3	20.4	28.3		36.9	23.5	$8,645	$752	$7,893
White Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	7800 Midcrown Dr	San Antonio	78218	Bexar County	North East Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 356-5900	926	72	12.9	65.9%	165 (17.8%)	119 (12.9%)	572 (61.8%)	27 (2.9%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	35 (3.8%)	39.5	1405^th of 2361 public middle schools	40.5%		39.4	1413^th of 2330 public middle schools	39.4%	8	64.8						43.2	42.7	43.8		23.3	6.4	43.6		43.2	27.5	$9,330	$920	$8,410
Wortham Oaks Middle	Public	6-8	8012 Shin Oak	San Antonio	78233	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 945-5100	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Converse College Preparatory

What is the racial makeup of Idea Converse College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Converse College Preparatory are 60% Hispanic, 22% African American, 12% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Idea Converse College Preparatory in?

Idea Public Schools

Is Idea Converse College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Converse College Preparatory ranks 1626^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Idea Converse College Preparatory?

In the 2023-24 school year, 386 students attended Idea Converse College Preparatory.

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