Idea Harlingen College Preparatory

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Idea Harlingen College Preparatory ranks 1339 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Harlingen College Preparatory is a public charter middle school serving grades 6-9 in Harlingen, Texas, with a student population of 278 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 455 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Idea Harlingen College Preparatory outperforms the district and state in several STAAR assessment areas, particularly in 8th grade Mathematics and Biology EOC. However, the school underperforms in 6th grade Reading and Mathematics. The school performs exceptionally well for its Hispanic and Special Education student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% and top 15% of Texas middle schools, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low dropout rate of 0.9% for the 2021-2022 school year, which is lower than the nearby Memorial Middle, Coakley Middle, and Vernon Middle schools.

While Idea Harlingen College Preparatory generally outperforms the nearby traditional public middle schools in the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, it lags behind the high-performing South Texas Independent School District (ISD) Rising Scholars Academy, a magnet school that ranks in the top 5% of Texas middle schools. The school's strengths lie in its performance for Hispanic and Special Education students, as well as its relatively low dropout rate, but it could focus on improving its 6th grade Reading and Mathematics performance to better align with the district and state averages.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-9

24240 Chester Park Rd
Harlingen, TX 78552

(956) 272-3912

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1339^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,609

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 350

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.3%

White:

4.3%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Harlingen College Preparatory ranks worse than 56.7% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 11^th among 17 ranked middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.78. (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 (94.3%), White (4.3%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Harlingen College Preparatory is 12.6, which is the 3^rd best among 17 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Idea Harlingen College Preparatory employs 27.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Harlingen College Preparatory is $19,609, which is the 4^th highest among 17 middle schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Harlingen College Preparatory:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Harlingen College Preparatory 1339^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Harlingen 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 Harlingen College Preparatory

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Rank History for all students at Idea Harlingen College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.74	909^th	2330	61.0%
2024	41.78	1339^th	2361	43.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	61.22	415^th	1643	74.7%
2023	51.66	681^st	1720	60.4%
2024	37.84	1084^th	1760	38.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Harlingen College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	81.62	111^th	1757	93.7%
2023	72.31	235^th	1815	87.1%
2024	68.46	328^th	1881	82.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	69.42	414^th	2220	81.4%
2023	61.54	665^th	2251	70.5%
2024	55.93	808^th	2224	63.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Harlingen College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	54.52	880^th	2221	60.4%
2023	55.33	887^th	2241	60.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Harlingen College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	65.29	458^th	2182	79.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Harlingen College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	63.74	636^th	2228	71.5%
2023	55.14	892^nd	2245	60.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Harlingen College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	69.56	415^th	2077	80.0%
2023	64.16	562^nd	2116	73.4%
2024	54.99	784^th	2108	62.8%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Harlingen College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.76	748^th	1749	57.2%

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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 Harlingen College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Total
2021	8	0	0	82	1	91
2022	9	0	1	169	1	180
2023	20	0	1	256	1	278
2024	15	3	1	330	1	350

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 Harlingen College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	91	6.7	13.5	86.8
2022	180	12.5	14.4	78.9
2023	278	16.8	16.5	87.4
2024	350	27.7	12.6	86.3

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 Harlingen College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	91	6.7	13.5	86.8
2022	180	12.5	14.4	78.9
2023	278	16.8	16.5	87.4
2024	350	27.7	12.6	86.3

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 Harlingen College Preparatory

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$3,853 (19.6%)	$15,756 (80.4%)	$19,609

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Harlingen 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 Harlingen College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-9	24240 Chester Park Rd	Harlingen	78552	Cameron County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 272-3912	350	28	12.6	86.3%	15 (4.3%)	3 (0.9%)	330 (94.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41.8	1339^th of 2361 public middle schools	43.3%		55.7	909^th of 2330 public middle schools	61.0%	430	29.6	60.4	60.9		34.3	39.0	55.6	26.0	41.6	87.5		22.5	$19,609	$3,853	$15,756
Gutierrez Middle	Public	6-8	3205 W Wilson Rd	Harlingen	78552	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 430-4400	806	56	14.4	72.1%	42 (5.2%)	3 (0.4%)	757 (93.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	57.7	832^nd of 2361 public middle schools	64.8%		48.6	1100^th of 2330 public middle schools	52.8%	268	82.9				72.1	48.9	60.1	33.1	34.6	45.1	42.9	28.0	$10,969	$1,670	$9,299
Moises Vela Middle	Public	6-8	801 S Palm Blvd	Harlingen	78552	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 427-3479	744	56	13.4	64.8%	42 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	699 (94.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62.4	725^th of 2361 public middle schools	69.3%		53.3	981^st of 2330 public middle schools	57.9%	256	77.4				69.2	59.5	63.9	40.1	25.4	35.2	42.2	42.2	$10,063	$1,394	$8,669
Coakley Middle	Public	6-8	1402 S 6th St	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 427-3000	717	52	13.8	84.7%	28 (3.9%)	2 (0.3%)	681 (95.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	24.9	1885^th of 2361 public middle schools	20.2%		34.5	1580^th of 2330 public middle schools	32.2%	305	58.6				43.0	34.2	30.9	18.3	16.8	13.9	38.0	17.1	$11,048	$1,693	$9,355
Vernon Middle	Public	6-8	125 S 13th St	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 427-3040	696	57	12.1	88.4%	21 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	668 (96.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	39.3	1416^th of 2361 public middle schools	40.0%		38.5	1445^th of 2330 public middle schools	38.0%	29	56.4				54.4	42.0	62.7	24.7	22.0	23.0	28.9	22.1	$11,145	$1,692	$9,454
Memorial Middle	Public	6-8	1901 Rio Hondo Rd	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 427-3020	741	56	13.1	89.3%	38 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	698 (94.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	50.1	1062^nd of 2361 public middle schools	55.0%		48.1	1114^th of 2330 public middle schools	52.2%	52	78.8				55.1	48.5	52.5	33.2	33.8	36.6	41.4	28.1	$10,948	$1,601	$9,347
Hester Juvenile Detent	Public	5-11	2310 W Hwy 77	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	San Benito Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 399-3075	34	4	8.1	50.0%	2 (5.9%)	1 (2.9%)	31 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.5	2280^th of 2361 public middle schools	3.4%					(n/a)	0.0	8.3	22.2	16.7			28.6			0.0	14.3	0.0	$28,319	$4,908	$23,411
South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Rising Scholars Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	151 S Helen Moore Rd	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	South Texas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 399-4358	682	44	15.4	58.7%	39 (5.7%)	7 (1.0%)	610 (89.4%)	25 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	94.1	80^th of 2361 public middle schools	96.6%		94.5	75^th of 2330 public middle schools	96.8%	5	74.6	88.5	100.0		77.8	84.6	82.4	72.6		79.3		53.7	$13,891	$1,245	$12,646
Berta Cabaza Middle	Public	6-8	2901 Shafer Rd	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	San Benito Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 361-6600	741	52	14.2	80.7%	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	733 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23.5	1922^nd of 2361 public middle schools	18.6%		30.4	1709^th of 2330 public middle schools	26.7%	213	93.6	92.3	88.6		22.1	32.2	38.9	16.5	9.7	34.2	30.7	16.2	$10,782	$7,026	$3,756
Jo Nelson Middle	Public	6-8	102 S Main	Santa Rosa	78593	Cameron County	Santa Rosa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 636-9850	223	22	10.2	88.8%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	222 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.8	1639^th of 2361 public middle schools	30.6%		34.1	1596^th of 2330 public middle schools	31.5%	43	61.9				47.3	40.6	54.2	9.4	16.8	17.2	37.5	18.3	$14,379	$1,541	$12,838

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Harlingen College Preparatory

What is the racial makeup of Idea Harlingen College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Harlingen College Preparatory are 94% Hispanic, 4% White.

What district is Idea Harlingen College Preparatory in?

Idea Public Schools

How many students attend Idea Harlingen College Preparatory?

In the 2023-24 school year, 350 students attended Idea Harlingen College Preparatory.

Is Idea Harlingen College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Harlingen College Preparatory ranks 1339^th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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