Idea Palmview College Preparatory

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Idea Palmview College Preparatory ranks 1466 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Palmview College Preparatory is a public charter middle school in Mission, Texas, serving grades 6-9 with a student population of 254. The school is part of the McAllen Independent School District, which is ranked 455 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Idea Palmview has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 95.67% Hispanic students in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic 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. However, the school performs relatively well for English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 543 out of 1,720 Texas middle schools in 2022-2023. Idea Palmview has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 95.89% to 97.64% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, which are part of the La Joya Independent School District, Sharyland Independent School District, and Mission Consolidated Independent School District, generally perform better than Idea Palmview on STAAR assessments. For example, B.L. Gray J.H. and Memorial Middle have higher proficiency rates in reading, math, and other subjects compared to Idea Palmview. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the school's outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-9

4100 N Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572

(956) 377-8000

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1466^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,851

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 320

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.3%

White:

3.1%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Palmview College Preparatory ranks worse than 62.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 14^th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.97. (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 (96.3%), White (3.1%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Palmview College Preparatory is 11.1, which is the lowest among 17 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Idea Palmview College Preparatory employs 28.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Palmview College Preparatory is $20,851, which is the 3^rd highest among 17 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Palmview College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Palmview College Preparatory 1466^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Palmview 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 Palmview College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at Idea Palmview College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.82	1433^rd	2330	38.5%
2024	37.97	1466^th	2361	37.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	70.65	265^th	1643	83.9%
2023	57.32	543^rd	1720	68.4%
2024	49.75	756^th	1760	57.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Palmview College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.71	1215^th	1815	33.1%
2024	68.95	317^th	1881	83.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	61.63	604^th	2220	72.8%
2023	54.77	860^th	2251	61.8%
2024	61.83	620^th	2224	72.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Palmview College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	46.12	1110^th	2221	50.0%
2023	40.38	1341^st	2241	40.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Palmview College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	68.80	391^st	2182	82.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Palmview College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	48.18	1052^nd	2228	52.8%
2023	36.66	1434^th	2245	36.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Palmview College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	59.29	655^th	2077	68.5%
2023	45.13	1107^th	2116	47.7%
2024	55.74	767^th	2108	63.6%

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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 Palmview College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Total
2021	5	2	66	73
2022	7	1	145	153
2023	11	0	243	254
2024	10	2	308	320

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 Palmview College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	73	6.3	11.5	95.9
2022	153	11.0	13.9	96.1
2023	254	17.7	14.3	97.6
2024	320	28.6	11.1	96.3

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 Palmview College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	73	6.3	11.5	95.9
2022	153	11.0	13.9	96.1
2023	254	17.7	14.3	97.6
2024	320	28.6	11.1	96.3

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 Palmview College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$4,417 (21.2%)	$16,434 (78.8%)	$20,851

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 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 Palmview College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-9	4100 N Schuerbach Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 377-8000	320	29	11.1	96.3%	10 (3.1%)	2 (0.6%)	308 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38	1466^th of 2361 public middle schools	37.9%		38.8	1433^rd of 2330 public middle schools	38.5%	33	29.7	58.9	61.3	45.9	37.0	50.6	29.5	25.7		40.3	19.0	$20,851	$4,417	$16,434
Irene M Garcia Middle	Public	6-8	933 Paula Dr	Mission	78574	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-2840	625	43	14.5	98.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	625 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.1	634^th of 2361 public middle schools	73.1%		53.5	973^rd of 2330 public middle schools	58.2%	339	97.4			61.7	54.9	53.1	43.8	32.8	62.3	49.2	44.0	$12,118	$1,482	$10,636
White J H	Public	6-8	1101 W Griffin Pkwy	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-3600	867	61	14.1	88.4%	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	860 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.1	1461^st of 2361 public middle schools	38.1%		35.8	1541^st of 2330 public middle schools	33.9%	80	100.0			45.9	52.7	45.0	26.2	28.3	31.9	30.2	21.3	$10,670	$912	$9,757
Memorial Middle	Public	6-8	2610 N Moorefield Rd	Mission	78574	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-2820	658	48	13.7	98.8%	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	656 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.3	627^th of 2361 public middle schools	73.4%		61.1	768^th of 2330 public middle schools	67.0%	141	100.0			60.6	51.8	56.1	44.0	40.2	71.7	48.5	34.2	$12,984	$1,653	$11,331
Mission J H	Public	6-8	415 E 14th St	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-3300	701	51	13.6	78.3%	10 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	689 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.2	1231^st of 2361 public middle schools	47.9%		47.4	1141^st of 2330 public middle schools	51.0%	90	91.3			48.7	59.5	55.1	26.6	29.3	50.3	30.4	15.2	$10,993	$888	$10,105
Cesar Chavez Middle	Public	6-8	78 Showers Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-2800	653	45	14.6	96.6%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	651 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	58.3	817^th of 2361 public middle schools	65.4%		48.1	1112^th of 2330 public middle schools	52.3%	295	90.0			63.1	48.8	55.7	36.1	38.8	49.3	42.7	29.8	$11,629	$1,387	$10,242
Ann Richards Middle	Public	6-8	7005 Ann Richards Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-2860	736	43	17.2	98.9%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	736 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.2	915^th of 2361 public middle schools	61.2%		62.7	715^th of 2330 public middle schools	69.3%	200	96.9			39.0	46.0	45.8	27.9	50.9	69.4	50.0	34.7	$14,562	$2,478	$12,084
B L Gray J H	Public	7-8	4400 S Glasscock Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Sharyland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 580-5333	743	48	15.5	64.1%	30 (4.0%)	5 (0.7%)	684 (92.1%)	21 (2.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79.4	330^th of 2361 public middle schools	86.0%		85.4	239^th of 2330 public middle schools	89.7%	91	98.8				72.9	73.8		52.5	72.1	53.1	27.6	$10,103	$1,048	$9,054
Brown Middle	Public	6-8	2700 S Ware Rd	McAllen	78503	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 632-8700	583	52	11.2	88.0%	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	577 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.3	1323^rd of 2361 public middle schools	44.0%		37.2	1490^th of 2330 public middle schools	36.1%	167	93.3			56.5	45.6	41.0	42.4	30.9	45.8	20.1	17.9	$12,325	$1,313	$11,012
Domingo Trevino Middle	Public	6-8	301 S Inspiration Rd	Alton	78573	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-2810	594	47	12.6	99.8%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	594 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.9	1137^th of 2361 public middle schools	51.8%		40.9	1370^th of 2330 public middle schools	41.2%	233	100.0			44.0	41.4	50.9	19.2	21.3	75.1	44.8	26.0	$13,743	$2,094	$11,649

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Palmview College Preparatory

Is Idea Palmview College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Palmview College Preparatory ranks 1466^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Palmview College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Palmview College Preparatory are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.

What district is Idea Palmview College Preparatory in?

Idea Public Schools

How many students attend Idea Palmview College Preparatory?

In the 2023-24 school year, 320 students attended Idea Palmview College Preparatory.

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