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Preparatory For Early College High School ranks 311 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended Preparatory For Early College High School.

What is the racial makeup of Preparatory For Early College High School?

Students at Preparatory For Early College High School are 100% Hispanic.

Preparatory For Early College High School

Summary:

Preparatory For Early College High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Rio Grande City, Texas, with a student population of 414, all of whom identify as Hispanic. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, high graduation rates, and success in supporting diverse student populations.

Preparatory For Early College High School consistently outperforms the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District and the state of Texas on STAAR End-of-Course exams, with significantly higher proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and English. The school also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 99.1% to 100% over the past four years, compared to the district's 96.6% rate. Notably, Preparatory For Early College High School has been particularly successful in supporting its English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking among the top 90-181 Texas high schools for this subgroup.

In comparison to other high schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District, such as Rio Grande City High School and Grulla High School, Preparatory For Early College High School significantly outperforms its peers on academic measures. Additionally, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with over 96% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, yet it has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes despite this challenge.

Detail:

Public 9-12

144 Fm 3167
Rio Grande City, TX 78582

(956) 370-4254

District: Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
311^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,777

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 414

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Preparatory For Early College High School ranks better than 84.3% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Preparatory For Early College High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Student Body

Compare Details Preparatory For Early College High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Preparatory For Early College High School is 12.1, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Preparatory For Early College High School employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Preparatory For Early College High School is $8,777, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Preparatory For Early College High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Preparatory For Early College High School 311^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Preparatory For Early College High School in the ranking list.)

Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd) 566^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Preparatory For Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	71.98	328^th	1857	82.3%
2021	45.12	1001^st	1861	46.2%
2022	70.19	380^th	1876	79.7%
2023	77.93	255^th	1961	87.0%
2024	75.20	311^th	1987	84.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Preparatory For Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	83.84	86^th	1113	92.3%
2019	90.13	61^st	1136	94.6%
2021	70.15	181^st	1195	84.9%
2022	85.41	87^th	1278	93.2%
2023	87.54	90^th	1371	93.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Preparatory For Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.85	1168^th	1347	13.3%
2019	94.27	38^th	1357	97.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Preparatory For Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	78.53	182^nd	1794	89.9%
2019	77.19	194^th	1818	89.3%
2021	53.91	696^th	1848	62.3%
2022	77.50	187^th	1847	89.9%
2023	84.42	123^rd	1897	93.5%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Preparatory For Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	88.95	7^th	131	94.7%
2019	85.60	12^th	113	89.4%
2021	62.81	27^th	97	72.2%
2022	87.76	9^th	114	92.1%
2023	92.65	7^th	93	92.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Preparatory For Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.43	613^th	1781	65.6%
2019	60.51	623^rd	1798	65.4%
2021	42.70	1052^nd	1815	42.0%
2022	58.95	630^th	1841	65.8%
2023	70.25	394^th	1891	79.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Preparatory For Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.31	921^st	1137	19.0%
2019	37.38	930^th	1145	18.8%
2021	23.85	1018^th	1177	13.5%
2022	46.94	825^th	1172	29.6%
2023	47.10	843^rd	1182	28.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Preparatory For Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.83	243^rd	1784	86.4%
2019	78.81	170^th	1810	90.6%
2021	55.00	605^th	1829	66.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Preparatory For Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	81.58	175^th	1803	90.3%
2019	79.81	208^th	1824	88.6%
2021	43.65	982^nd	1840	46.6%
2022	79.55	199^th	1853	89.3%
2023	83.53	154^th	1913	91.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Preparatory For Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	76.63	228^th	1691	86.5%
2019	76.05	228^th	1714	86.7%
2021	50.62	758^th	1743	56.5%
2022	74.17	247^th	1762	86.0%
2023	81.95	155^th	1820	91.5%

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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 Preparatory For Early College High School

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Year	White	Hispanic	Total
2017	0	349	349
2018	1	476	477
2019	0	503	503
2020	0	539	539
2021	0	509	509
2022	0	455	455
2023	0	414	414

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 Preparatory For Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	349	27.5	12.6	71.1
2018	477	35.9	13.2	85.3
2019	503	36.7	13.6	86.3
2020	539	38.0	14.1	92.6
2021	509	36.0	14.1	93.1
2022	455	37.0	12.2	94.3
2023	414	34.0	12.1	96.6

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 Preparatory For Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	349	27.5	12.6	71.1
2018	477	35.9	13.2	85.3
2019	503	36.7	13.6	86.3
2020	539	38.0	14.1	92.6
2021	509	36.0	14.1	93.1
2022	455	37.0	12.2	94.3
2023	414	34.0	12.1	96.6

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 Preparatory For Early College High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$359 (4.1%)	$8,392 (95.9%)	$8,751
2020	$490 (6.4%)	$7,176 (93.6%)	$7,666
2021	$898 (10.2%)	$7,879 (89.8%)	$8,777

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Preparatory For Early College High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 328^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 255^th of 1961 High schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Preparatory For Early College High School)	77	56	21%
End of Course Algebra I (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))	62	56	6%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Preparatory For Early College High School)	74	69	5%
End of Course Biology (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))	56	48	8%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Preparatory For Early College High School)	64	79	15%
End of Course English I Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))	38	40	2%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Preparatory For Early College High School)	72	84	12%
End of Course English II Reading (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))	39	40	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Preparatory For Early College High School)	78	88	10%
End of Course U.S. History (Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd))	68	64	4%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	503	414	17.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	503	414	17.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.3%	96.6%	10.3%

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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 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 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Preparatory For Early College High School	Public	9-12	144 Fm 3167	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 370-4254	414	34	12.1	96.6%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	414 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.2	311^th of 1987 public high schools	84.3%		77.9	255^th of 1961 public high schools	87.0%	56	60.3	65.9	81.8	87.4	75.8							$8,777	$898	$7,879
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	2803 W Monarch Ln	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 263-4900	591	40	14.6	92.2%	18 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	567 (95.9%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.6	1203^rd of 1987 public high schools	39.5%					(n/a)	35.7	42.9	52.3	51.8	71.4	50.4	52.6	47.9	36.6	43.7	24.0	$11,525	$1,517	$10,008
Rio Grande City High School	Public	9-12	5726 Fm 755	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 488-6000	1,774	125	14.2	93.8%	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1,766 (99.5%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.5	1458^th of 1987 public high schools	26.6%		27	1446^th of 1961 public high schools	26.3%	12	48.2	39.9	37.8	39.8	51.6							$11,448	$1,283	$10,165
Instructional & Guidance Center	Public	6-12	120 Luciano Rd	Roma	78584	Starr County	Roma Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 849-8900	20	6	3.3	90.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$257,255	$17,145	$240,110
Roma High School	Public	9-12	2021 N Us Hwy 83	Roma	78584	Starr County	Roma Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 849-1333	1,773	126	14.1	80.0%	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1,769 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.4	1276^th of 1987 public high schools	35.8%		28.6	1415^th of 1961 public high schools	27.8%	139	58.0	36.8	48.4	48.5	54.4							$12,998	$2,045	$10,953
Grulla High School	Public	9-12	6884 E Hwy 83	Rio Grande City	78582	Starr County	Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 370-4294	761	59	12.9	97.0%	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	757 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.7	1609^th of 1987 public high schools	19.0%		31.9	1351^st of 1961 public high schools	31.1%	258	36.7	46.2	28.7	37.1	36.8							$14,515	$1,668	$12,848

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