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Idea College Preparatory Mission

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Idea College Preparatory Mission ranks 806 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

806^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 60% of Texas high schools

Summary

Idea College Preparatory Mission is a public charter school in Mission, TX, serving 798 students in grades 6-12 as part of the Idea Public Schools district, with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

This school’s standout strength is its exceptional graduation and dropout rates, achieving a perfect 100% graduation rate and a 0.1% dropout rate—far surpassing nearby traditional schools like Mission High School (94.3% graduation) and La Joya Palmview High School (92.0% graduation). It also excels in supporting high-need student groups, ranking in the 76th percentile for English Language Learners and 73rd percentile for low-income students statewide. In English I and II end-of-course exams, the school outperforms both the state average and many local schools, including Mission High School (39.8% proficient in English I vs. 63.2% at Idea). However, the school faces a notable challenge in middle school math, with 6th-grade proficiency at 24.8% compared to the state average of 38.6%, though this improves in high school Algebra I (54.7% proficient, above the state average).

While the school’s overall state rank has declined from the 81st percentile in 2017-2018 to the 60th percentile in 2025-2026, its performance with its core student population remains strong and stable. Compared to the selective Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy (94th percentile), Idea College Prep Mission serves a broader, general population with a focus on high support and retention. It also operates efficiently, spending less per student (~$11,600) than nearby district schools like Mission High School ($11,812) while achieving better outcomes in graduation rates and English proficiency. For parents seeking a school that prioritizes getting every student to graduation and supporting diverse learners, this school offers a compelling option.

798

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,909

Per pupil spending ?

91%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1600 S Schuerbach Rd
Mission, TX 78572

(956) 583-8315

District: Idea Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.6%

White:

2.9%

African American:

0.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 67th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Texas median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Social Studies scores 14 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg49%

Texas avg53%

Middle school

1,209^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 45% (2016) to bottom 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

806^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 33% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 39High Schools in the Idea Public Schools

546^th of 951Idea Public Schools among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.0	1209 of 2335	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.9	1196 of 2344	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.0	1275 of 2372	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.7	1125 of 2330	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.6	709 of 2254	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.9	1056 of 2252	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.8	509 of 2193	76.8%	★★★★☆
2018	76.3	348 of 2080	83.3%	★★★★☆
2017	69.2	465 of 2027	77.1%	★★★★☆
2016	57.5	890 of 1987	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	40.7	1328 of 2043	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	51.4	1019 of 1987	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	65.8	601 of 1973	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	74.3	392 of 1951	79.9%	★★★★☆
2011	74.8	262 of 1895	86.2%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	73.6	306 of 2182	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	71.9	291 of 2118	86.3%	★★★★☆
2019	83.5	143 of 2058	93.1%	★★★★★
2018	86.1	106 of 2008	94.7%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	61.8	365 of 1428	74.4%	★★★★☆
2024	53.5	662 of 1770	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.1	459 of 1720	73.3%	★★★★☆
2022	70.9	257 of 1643	84.4%	★★★★☆
2021	75.7	155 of 1592	90.3%	★★★★★
2019	84.6	99 of 1445	93.1%	★★★★★
2018	92.5	41 of 1376	97.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	43.6	1207 of 2240	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	51.8	790 of 1825	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.1	1234 of 2242	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.0	1131 of 2241	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.3	833 of 2221	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.5	977 of 2151	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.6	504 of 2047	75.4%	★★★★☆
2018	75.3	356 of 2008	82.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.5	869 of 2141	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.2	646 of 1731	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.0	958 of 2119	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.9	807 of 2116	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.3	435 of 2077	79.1%	★★★★☆
2021	58.2	667 of 2043	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.6	289 of 1935	85.1%	★★★★☆
2018	83.4	180 of 1895	90.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.2	778 of 2253	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.4	491 of 1820	73.0%	★★★★☆
2024	53.5	873 of 2235	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.2	758 of 2251	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.0	403 of 2220	81.8%	★★★★☆
2021	64.4	541 of 2172	75.1%	★★★★☆
2019	84.0	138 of 2073	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	86.7	114 of 2039	94.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.3	1157 of 2253	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.0	936 of 1818	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.4	1230 of 2246	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.5	1106 of 2245	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.6	665 of 2228	70.2%	★★★★☆
2021	47.3	1059 of 2168	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.7	527 of 2069	74.5%	★★★★☆
2018	71.9	403 of 2030	80.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.8	803 of 1956	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.3	649 of 1568	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.2	1140 of 1891	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.0	1120 of 1815	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	21.1	1670 of 1712	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	18.7	1571 of 1597	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	62.7	448 of 1439	68.9%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.5	806 of 2009	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.5	923 of 1974	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.3	928 of 1990	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.5	548 of 1961	72.1%	★★★★☆
2022	59.4	619 of 1876	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.2	832 of 1861	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.2	511 of 1857	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	69.9	339 of 1797	81.1%	★★★★☆
2017	66.9	411 of 1777	76.9%	★★★★☆
2016	63.5	577 of 1762	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	66.5	517 of 1743	70.3%	★★★★☆
2014	65.9	493 of 1734	71.6%	★★★★☆
2013	70.4	351 of 1652	78.8%	★★★★☆
2012	65.1	419 of 1603	73.9%	★★★★☆
2011	79.3	104 of 1672	93.8%	★★★★★

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	70.1	272 of 1837	85.2%	★★★★☆
2021	66.7	351 of 1829	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	69.3	312 of 1810	82.8%	★★★★☆
2018	78.9	158 of 1784	91.1%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.6	292 of 1195	75.6%	★★★★☆
2025	63.2	226 of 1153	80.4%	★★★★☆
2024	61.1	326 of 1437	77.3%	★★★★☆
2023	79.3	132 of 1371	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	78.6	123 of 1278	90.4%	★★★★★
2021	76.2	123 of 1195	89.7%	★★★★☆
2019	79.2	124 of 1136	89.1%	★★★★☆
2018	87.2	73 of 1113	93.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.6	798 of 1936	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.3	747 of 1504	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.5	823 of 1880	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.1	560 of 1891	70.4%	★★★★☆
2022	62.3	553 of 1841	70.0%	★★★★☆
2021	47.8	937 of 1815	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.9	749 of 1798	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.8	601 of 1781	66.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.9	570 of 1860	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.0	490 of 1453	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.8	573 of 1805	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.9	347 of 1820	80.9%	★★★★☆
2022	63.5	419 of 1762	76.2%	★★★★☆
2021	57.2	614 of 1743	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.7	369 of 1714	78.5%	★★★★☆
2018	73.5	272 of 1691	83.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.1	515 of 1937	73.4%	★★★★☆
2025	58.1	398 of 1513	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	57.6	555 of 1884	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	71.6	297 of 1897	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	66.5	355 of 1847	80.8%	★★★★☆
2021	61.9	502 of 1848	72.8%	★★★★☆
2019	71.9	271 of 1818	85.1%	★★★★☆
2018	77.0	197 of 1794	89.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.2	807 of 1954	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.3	599 of 1515	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.6	792 of 1891	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.8	525 of 1913	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	53.9	718 of 1853	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.6	802 of 1840	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.2	394 of 1824	78.4%	★★★★☆
2018	75.0	263 of 1803	85.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.6	328 of 1581	79.3%	★★★★☆
2025	39.8	735 of 1299	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.3	596 of 1548	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.1	634 of 1478	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	35.1	916 of 1418	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.0	924 of 1382	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.0	1090 of 1357	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	66.0	261 of 1347	80.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.0	1104 of 1584	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	69.9	241 of 1294	81.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

At Risk (2022)86th percentile+17 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)74th percentile+25 vs school

White (2025)69th percentile+20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)65th percentile+17 vs school

Hispanic (2026)59th percentile+11 vs school

Special Education (2026)59th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2026)49th percentile~ school

Female (2026)46th percentile~ school

High school

At Risk (2022)85th percentile+18 vs school

Special Education (2026)79th percentile+19 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)76th percentile+16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)73rd percentile+14 vs school

Hispanic (2026)69th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2026)59th percentile~ school

Male (2026)59th percentile~ school

White (2026)30th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History73%~ state avg

Biology69%~ state avg

English II Reading64%+4 vs state

English I Reading63%+8 vs state

Algebra I55%~ state avg

Reading53%~ state avg

Mathematics32%-3 vs state

Social Studies18%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Idea College Preparatory Mission	Public, Charter	6-12	1600 S Schuerbach Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 583-8315	798	50	15.9	91.0%	23 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	771 (96.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.5	806^th of 2009 public high schools	59.9%		49.5	923^rd of 1974 public high schools	53.2%	117	54.7	68.9	63.2	63.9	72.5	49.3	50.4	60.3	24.8	39.1		17.7	$12,909
Mission High School	Public	9-12	1802 W 18th St	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-5700	2,154	167	12.8	92.2%	34 (1.6%)	1 (0.0%)	2,117 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	25.2	1575^th of 2009 public high schools	21.6%		24.6	1528^th of 1974 public high schools	22.6%	47	31.5	55.8	39.8	45.8	48.4								$16,719
Premier H S Of Palmview	Public, Charter	9-12	406 W Veterans Blvd	Palmview	78572	Hidalgo County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 584-8458	108	7	16.1	99.1%	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.8	1867^th of 2009 public high schools	7.1%		33.3	1317^th of 1974 public high schools	33.3%	550	14.3		0.0	25.0	34.5								$11,627
Premier H S Of Mission	Public, Charter	9-12	1203 St Claire St	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 607-9636	178	6	28.1	99.4%	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	173 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.8	1616^th of 2009 public high schools	19.6%		15.2	1693^rd of 1974 public high schools	14.2%	77	23.1	40.0	20.0	27.8	75.0								$9,980
Texasworks - Mission	Public, Charter	9-12	1203 St Claire Blvd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Texas Works	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 316-3663	15	1	15.0		1 (6.7%)	1 (6.7%)	13 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1	2005^th of 2009 public high schools	0.2%					(n/a)			0.0	0.0
Idea North Mission College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	2706 N Holland Ave	Mission	78574	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 424-4300	756	51	14.7	92.2%	16 (2.1%)	3 (0.4%)	735 (97.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46.1	1062^nd of 2009 public high schools	47.1%		47.7	971^st of 1974 public high schools	50.8%	91	64.6	62.2	43.3	46.2	82.1	55.8	61.6	59.7	45.4	28.0	76.9	34.1	$12,788
La Joya Palmview High School	Public	9-12	3901 N La Homa Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	La Joya Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-2880	2,073	137	15.1	90.4%	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	2,066 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.2	1452^nd of 2009 public high schools	27.7%		25.8	1501^st of 1974 public high schools	24.0%	49	37.9	62.9	42.7	45.2	55.3								$10,832
Veterans Memorial High School	Public	9-12	700 E Two Mile Rd	Mission	78574	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-3000	1,737	141	12.2	81.8%	35 (2.0%)	3 (0.2%)	1,696 (97.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	38	1287^th of 2009 public high schools	35.9%		40.9	1137^th of 1974 public high schools	42.4%	150	26.5	59.7	52.3	59.4	57.5								$13,590
Sharyland High School	Public	9-12	1106 N Shary Rd	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Sharyland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 580-5300	1,527	84	18.0	55.6%	50 (3.3%)	8 (0.5%)	1,429 (93.6%)	32 (2.1%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	59.1	709^th of 2009 public high schools	64.7%		55.8	770^th of 1974 public high schools	61.0%	61	53.9	76.2	63.0	49.8	82.1								$12,353
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy	Public	9-12	1106 N Shary Rd Bldg A	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Sharyland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 584-6467	481	55	8.6	66.1%	18 (3.7%)	4 (0.8%)	452 (94.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	76.4	291^st of 2009 public high schools	85.5%		85.7	128^th of 1974 public high schools	93.5%	163	85.7	61.5	66.7	84.1	94.4								$5,644

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea College Preparatory Mission

What is the racial makeup of Idea College Preparatory Mission?

Students at Idea College Preparatory Mission are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.

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Idea College Preparatory Mission ranks 806^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Idea College Preparatory Mission?

In the 2024-25 school year, 798 students attended Idea College Preparatory Mission.

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