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Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory

Q: Is Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory ranks 674 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

674^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 66% of Texas high schools

Summary

Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory is a public charter school in Weslaco, TX, serving 758 students in grades 6-12 as part of the Idea Public Schools district, and it stands out for its strong academic performance despite serving a predominantly low-income community, with over 87% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.

This school is a standout for its ability to help students from all backgrounds succeed. It ranks in the 66th percentile statewide, but its performance with students from low-income families is even more impressive, ranking in the 84th percentile. This means the school is highly effective at closing achievement gaps. For example, in English II Reading, 69% of students scored proficient, well above the state average of 60%. Nearby schools like Weslaco High School and Weslaco East High School serve similar demographics but have lower overall rankings (58th and 32nd percentiles, respectively). The school also has a remarkably low dropout rate, often near 0%, compared to the district average of 1.2%. While elite magnet schools like South Texas ISD Science Academy have higher test scores, they are selective and serve a less disadvantaged population, making Idea Weslaco Pike’s open-enrollment success particularly noteworthy.

One interesting finding is the school’s dramatic turnaround in Algebra I scores, which jumped from 21% proficient in 2024-2025 to 57% in 2025-2026, now above the state average. This suggests a recent, successful curriculum change. Additionally, the school has shown strong support for special education students, ranking in the 94th percentile for this group in 2023-2024. However, its sister campus, Idea College Prep Weslaco, just 1.5 miles away, serves a similar population but ranks much lower (33rd percentile), highlighting the impact of school leadership and culture. For parents seeking a non-selective high school that excels in supporting diverse learners, Idea Weslaco Pike is a top choice in the area.

758

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,716

Per pupil spending ?

87.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596

(956) 351-4850

District: Idea Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.4%

White:

2.2%

African American:

0.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 63rd percentile in 2021 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓93% graduate within 4 years

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Idea Public Schools

✓Above the Texas median (66th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg49%

Texas avg53%

Middle school

726^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 31%▼ down 12 pts since 2017

From top 19% (2017) to top 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

674^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 3 pts since 2021

From top 37% (2021) to top 34% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 47High 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	61.0	726 of 2335	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.0	691 of 2344	70.5%	★★★★☆
2024	64.5	665 of 2372	72.0%	★★★★☆
2023	68.5	566 of 2330	75.7%	★★★★☆
2022	63.1	655 of 2254	70.9%	★★★★☆
2021	33.1	1496 of 2252	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	84.2	248 of 2193	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	78.5	308 of 2080	85.2%	★★★★☆
2017	73.3	385 of 2027	81.0%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	72.3	330 of 2182	84.9%	★★★★☆
2021	48.2	923 of 2118	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	92.0	72 of 2058	96.5%	★★★★★
2018	87.7	92 of 2008	95.4%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	54.0	516 of 1428	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.5	334 of 1770	81.1%	★★★★☆
2023	80.0	179 of 1720	89.6%	★★★★☆
2022	73.5	232 of 1643	85.9%	★★★★☆
2021	54.6	501 of 1592	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	87.2	77 of 1445	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	94.3	33 of 1376	97.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.3	831 of 2240	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.6	622 of 1825	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.1	875 of 2242	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.7	588 of 2241	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	62.5	642 of 2221	71.1%	★★★★☆
2021	38.6	1299 of 2151	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	81.2	262 of 2047	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	73.8	382 of 2008	81.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.3	420 of 2141	80.4%	★★★★☆
2025	78.2	201 of 1731	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	74.6	321 of 2119	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	77.5	284 of 2116	86.6%	★★★★☆
2022	71.3	384 of 2077	81.5%	★★★★☆
2021	39.3	1225 of 2043	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	89.5	118 of 1935	93.9%	★★★★★
2018	85.9	147 of 1895	92.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.1	332 of 2253	85.3%	★★★★☆
2025	80.0	155 of 1820	91.5%	★★★★★
2024	76.4	273 of 2235	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	79.8	234 of 2251	89.6%	★★★★☆
2022	74.5	310 of 2220	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	38.6	1356 of 2172	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	91.3	65 of 2073	96.9%	★★★★★
2018	88.3	96 of 2039	95.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.4	628 of 2253	72.1%	★★★★☆
2025	74.2	325 of 1818	82.1%	★★★★☆
2024	75.7	363 of 2246	83.8%	★★★★☆
2023	68.6	555 of 2245	75.3%	★★★★☆
2022	60.8	712 of 2228	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	27.8	1605 of 2168	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	83.9	238 of 2069	88.5%	★★★★☆
2018	79.3	283 of 2030	86.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	572 of 1956	70.8%	★★★★☆
2025	86.7	63 of 1568	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	82.2	116 of 1891	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	58.8	457 of 1815	74.8%	★★★★☆
2022	33.9	1210 of 1757	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	22.8	1590 of 1712	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	49.5	574 of 1597	64.1%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.3	674 of 2009	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.1	1013 of 1974	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	64.5	568 of 1990	71.5%	★★★★☆
2023	66.5	518 of 1961	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	68.0	440 of 1876	76.5%	★★★★☆
2021	58.5	683 of 1861	63.3%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	66.4	337 of 1837	81.7%	★★★★☆
2021	50.7	711 of 1829	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	89.7	76 of 1810	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	87.2	89 of 1784	95.0%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	43.2	512 of 1153	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.1	189 of 1437	86.8%	★★★★☆
2023	78.6	137 of 1371	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	76.2	135 of 1278	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	60.3	287 of 1195	76.0%	★★★★☆
2019	95.3	36 of 1136	96.8%	★★★★★
2018	75.4	117 of 1113	89.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.5	762 of 1936	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.1	625 of 1504	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.8	364 of 1880	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	65.1	535 of 1891	71.7%	★★★★☆
2022	62.9	534 of 1841	71.0%	★★★★☆
2021	57.9	705 of 1815	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.7	177 of 1798	90.2%	★★★★★
2018	67.2	444 of 1781	75.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.9	442 of 1860	76.2%	★★★★☆
2025	57.4	436 of 1453	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	72.1	274 of 1805	84.8%	★★★★☆
2023	70.7	333 of 1820	81.7%	★★★★☆
2022	71.9	286 of 1762	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	63.1	483 of 1743	72.3%	★★★★☆
2019	88.1	89 of 1714	94.8%	★★★★★
2018	74.6	263 of 1691	84.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.2	317 of 1937	83.6%	★★★★☆
2025	57.9	402 of 1513	73.4%	★★★★☆
2024	74.2	231 of 1884	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	71.4	300 of 1897	84.2%	★★★★☆
2022	73.2	241 of 1847	87.0%	★★★★☆
2021	62.6	484 of 1848	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	91.5	61 of 1818	96.6%	★★★★★
2018	82.1	145 of 1794	91.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.2	608 of 1954	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.9	604 of 1515	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.7	448 of 1891	76.3%	★★★★☆
2023	65.7	502 of 1913	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	69.7	366 of 1853	80.2%	★★★★☆
2021	55.8	692 of 1840	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	87.8	95 of 1824	94.8%	★★★★★
2018	74.8	267 of 1803	85.2%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.8	472 of 1581	70.1%	★★★★☆
2025	69.9	187 of 1299	85.6%	★★★★☆
2024	86.7	94 of 1548	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	47.1	638 of 1478	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	20.7	1275 of 1418	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.7	839 of 1357	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.1	420 of 1347	68.8%	★★★☆☆

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

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)85th percentile+16 vs school

At Risk (2022)85th percentile+14 vs school

Hispanic (2026)80th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2026)72nd percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2026)71st percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)64th percentile-7 vs school

Female (2026)63rd percentile-6 vs school

High school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)84th percentile+17 vs school

At Risk (2022)82nd percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2026)76th percentile+10 vs school

Special Education (2026)70th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)69th percentile~ school

Female (2026)61st percentile-6 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)56th percentile+7 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology81%+11 vs state

U.S. History74%+4 vs state

English II Reading69%+9 vs state

Reading60%+4 vs state

English I Reading57%~ state avg

Algebra I57%+3 vs state

Social Studies40%+9 vs state

Mathematics34%~ state avg

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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 Weslaco Pike College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	1000 E Pike Blvd	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 351-4850	758	52	14.5	87.1%	17 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	738 (97.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.3	674^th of 2009 public high schools	66.5%		46.1	1013^th of 1974 public high schools	48.7%	339	56.7	81.2	57.0	69.1	74.3	57.4	60.2	61.3	28.7	39.3		40.3	$12,716
Career And College Development Center	Public	9-12	814 E Plaza St	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(956) 969-6916	50	2	25.0	98.0%	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1.7	1991^st of 2009 public high schools	0.9%					(n/a)	0.0	14.3	11.1	0.0	14.3
Premier H S Of Weslaco	Public, Charter	9-12	2419 Haggar Ave	Weslaco	75029	Denton County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 781-8800	112	4	25.3	95.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.2	1331^st of 2009 public high schools	33.7%		20.3	1608^th of 1974 public high schools	18.5%	277	64.7	43.8	40.0	50.0	61.5								$8,780
Texasworks - Weslaco	Public, Charter	9-12	2419 E Haggar Ave	Weslaco	75029	Denton County	Texas Works	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 316-3663	29	1	29.0		1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.9	1864^th of 2009 public high schools	7.2%					(n/a)	20.0			28.6	20.0
Weslaco East High School	Public	9-12	810 S Pleasantview Dr	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6950	2,066	127	16.2	86.0%	11 (0.5%)	4 (0.2%)	2,050 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34.9	1364^th of 2009 public high schools	32.1%		26.4	1487^th of 1974 public high schools	24.7%	123	56.9	59.8	35.8	47.5	60.4								$11,589
Weslaco High School	Public	9-12	1005 W Pike Ave	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6700	2,699	137	19.7	73.8%	39 (1.4%)	5 (0.2%)	2,652 (98.3%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.2	842^nd of 2009 public high schools	58.1%		49	931^st of 1974 public high schools	52.8%	89	75.8	71.1	50.2	56.7	68.3								$10,193
Idea Weslaco College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	2931 E Sugar Cane Dr	Weslaco	78599	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 351-4100	728	45	16.0	84.6%	20 (2.7%)	3 (0.4%)	703 (96.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.8	1340^th of 2009 public high schools	33.3%		55.5	779^th of 1974 public high schools	60.5%	561	20.7	58.9	49.5	57.8	71.1	30.3	53.2	43.5	10.9	24.2		23.5	$10,937
South Palm Gardens High School	Public	10-12	2607 Camino Real Viejo	Mercedes	78599	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(956) 565-0404	72	5	14.8	93.1%	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.5	1702^nd of 2009 public high schools	15.3%					(n/a)			33.3	30.8	47.6								$20,809
South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	100 Med High Dr	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	South Texas Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(956) 514-4201	212	16	13.6	63.7%	41 (19.3%)	2 (0.9%)	165 (77.8%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	62.3	614^th of 2009 public high schools	69.4%					(n/a)	47.8	63.0	71.4	79.4	94.9	76.2	63.6	59.1	47.6		42.2	29.6	$13,736
South Texas Independent School District (Isd) Science Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	900 Med High Dr	Mercedes	78570	Hidalgo County	South Texas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 565-4620	840	65	12.8	54.8%	69 (8.2%)	14 (1.7%)	696 (82.9%)	54 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	84	137^th of 2009 public high schools	93.2%		85.9	124^th of 1974 public high schools	93.7%	13	41.2	81.6	83.0	83.7	91.8								$14,808

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory

How many students attend Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory?

In the 2024-25 school year, 758 students attended Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

Is Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory ranks 674^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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