Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory

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Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory ranks 1033 rd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory is a public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Houston, Texas, with a student population of 261. The school is part of the KIPP Texas Public Schools district, which is ranked 455 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 82.38% Hispanic students in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic performance is mixed, with proficiency rates in STAAR Reading and Mathematics generally lower than the district and state averages, though its African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students perform relatively well compared to their peers in Texas. The school has a very high percentage of students (91.95% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has increased from 16.9 in 2021-2022 to 21.7 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby public schools like Michael R Null Middle, Alice Johnson J H, and C E King Middle.

While Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory's overall academic performance is mixed, it appears to be more effective in supporting the academic achievement of its historically underserved student subgroups compared to nearby public schools. However, the school's very high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the increase in its student-teacher ratio may present unique challenges that the school will need to address to ensure the continued success of its students.

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Public, Charter 6-8

5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049

(832) 844-4700

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1033^rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 21.7

Number of students: 261

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.4%

African American:

14.9%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory ranks better than 56.2% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.77. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory 1033^rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Idea Lake Houston 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 all students at Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.80	941^st	2330	59.6%
2024	50.77	1033^rd	2361	56.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.92	296^th	1720	82.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.15	560^th	1815	69.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.58	544^th	2251	75.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.62	675^th	2241	69.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.04	1181^st	2245	47.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.13	327^th	1273	74.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.58	502^nd	2116	76.3%

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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 Lake Houston College Preparatory

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	1	28	1	93	0	0	0	0	123
2023	0	39	2	215	1	1	3	0	261

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Lake Houston College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	123	7.2	16.9	84.6
2023	261	12.0	21.7	92

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 Lake Houston College Preparatory

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	123	7.2	16.9	84.6
2023	261	12.0	21.7	92

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.

Schools Near Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (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 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 Lake Houston College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-8	5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy	Houston	77049	Harris County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 844-4700	261	12	21.7	92.0%	0 (0.0%)	39 (14.9%)	215 (82.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	50.8	1033^rd of 2361 public middle schools	56.2%		54.8	941^st of 2330 public middle schools	59.6%	92	38.5	37.6		41.6	53.7	54.7		35.2	35.0				35.9
Cunningham Middle	Public	7-8	14110 Wallisville Rd	Houston	77049	Harris County	Galena Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 386-4470	928	68	13.6	88.9%	21 (2.3%)	329 (35.5%)	557 (60.0%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.5%)	41.4	1347^th of 2361 public middle schools	42.9%		37.1	1493^rd of 2330 public middle schools	35.9%	146	100.0				45.2	48.4			22.9	52.4		30.7	15.8	$11,419	$1,429	$9,990
Cobb 6th Grade Campus	Public	6	6722 Uvalde	Houston	77049	Harris County	Galena Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 386-2100	1,030	78	13.2	89.5%	33 (3.2%)	226 (21.9%)	751 (72.9%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.1%)								(n/a)				48.0				40.8						$10,817	$1,248	$9,569
North Shore Middle	Public	7-8	120 Castlegory	Houston	77015	Harris County	Galena Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 386-2600	1,260	87	14.4	86.9%	41 (3.3%)	153 (12.1%)	1,051 (83.4%)	7 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	57	853^rd of 2361 public middle schools	63.9%		56.1	902^nd of 2330 public middle schools	61.3%	49	100.0				55.2	58.1			29.5	59.4		41.1	20.8	$10,532	$1,158	$9,374
C E King Middle	Public	6-8	8530 C E King Pkwy	Houston	77044	Harris County	Sheldon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 727-4300	1,311	78	16.7	89.9%	39 (3.0%)	328 (25.0%)	908 (69.3%)	10 (0.8%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	19 (1.4%)	25.3	1871^st of 2361 public middle schools	20.8%		21.5	1935^th of 2330 public middle schools	17.0%	64	68.7			42.0	36.6	36.8		18.8	7.1	25.4		30.1	19.9	$11,127	$1,272	$9,855
Aguirre J H	Public	6-8	15726 Wallisville Rd	Houston	77049	Harris County	Channelview Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 860-3300	975	70	13.9	75.9%	66 (6.8%)	92 (9.4%)	796 (81.6%)	4 (0.4%)	13 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	36.4	1517^th of 2361 public middle schools	35.7%		40.2	1388^th of 2330 public middle schools	40.4%	129	88.8			46.4	43.9	48.1		20.5	27.8	24.7		39.6	18.8	$10,141	$1,063	$9,078
Woodland Acres Middle	Public	6-8	12947 Myrtle Ln	Houston	77015	Harris County	Galena Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 386-4700	603	45	13.4	84.9%	14 (2.3%)	23 (3.8%)	560 (92.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	56.8	860^th of 2361 public middle schools	63.6%		52.2	1009^th of 2330 public middle schools	56.7%	149	100.0			50.5	41.3	59.8		46.2	13.2	70.3		49.0	34.0	$12,508	$1,223	$11,286
KIPP Voyage Academy For Girls	Public, Charter	5-8	9616 Mesa Dr	Houston	77078	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0567	346	23	15.0	95.1%	1 (0.3%)	127 (36.7%)	215 (62.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	23.4	1928^th of 2361 public middle schools	18.3%		30.9	1694^th of 2330 public middle schools	27.3%	234	22.8		24.7	31.5	42.9	52.5	12.9	16.3	15.3		3.5	16.3	11.3	$10,067	$1,184	$8,882
KIPP Polaris Academy For Boys	Public, Charter	5-8	9636 Mesa Dr	Houston	77078	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0567	345	23	14.9	91.9%	0 (0.0%)	108 (31.3%)	231 (67.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	33.1	1631^st of 2361 public middle schools	30.9%		31.8	1669^th of 2330 public middle schools	28.4%	38	25.9		38.5	44.8	47.0	44.6	23.4	17.2	20.5		21.8	31.3	22.9	$10,238	$756	$9,483
Michael R Null Middle	Public	6-8	12117 Garrett Rd	Houston	77044	Harris County	Sheldon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 436-2800	1,164	69	16.8	88.6%	56 (4.8%)	339 (29.1%)	727 (62.5%)	6 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (2.6%)	19.6	2039^th of 2361 public middle schools	13.6%		17.4	2053^rd of 2330 public middle schools	11.9%	14	41.5			39.3	35.4	38.3		15.3	5.8	23.2		21.4	8.4	$9,896	$1,250	$8,646

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory

What is the racial makeup of Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory are 82% Hispanic, 15% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory in?

Idea Public Schools

How many students attend Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory?

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory.

Is Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory ranks 1033^rd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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