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Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory

Q: Is Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory ranks 1435 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

1435^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 29% of Texas high schools

Summary

Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory is a public charter school in Socorro, TX, serving 590 students in grades 6-12 as part of the Idea Public Schools district, with over 84% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. This school presents a unique paradox: while it holds a low 1-star overall state ranking (29th percentile), it excels dramatically with its English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education students, ranking in the 77th and 73rd percentiles respectively—a strength not seen in nearby high-performing schools like Mission Early College High School (97th percentile) or Clint ISD Early College Academy (90th percentile).

Academically, the school shows inconsistent performance across subjects and grade levels. In 8th grade, reading proficiency has improved to 59% (matching the state average), and social studies has jumped to 40% (well above the state average). However, the school struggles significantly in high school End-of-Course exams for English I and English II, where scores are consistently 10-15 percentage points below the state average. Mathematics performance is similarly uneven, with strong 7th-grade results but weak 6th-grade and Algebra I scores. Compared to its closest neighbor, Socorro High School (just 0.47 miles away), which serves a similar high-poverty population, Idea Rio Vista underperforms in nearly every academic metric despite its "college preparatory" mission.

Despite these academic challenges, the school has notable bright spots. Its dropout rate is very low at 0.9% for 2023-2024, lower than nearby Socorro High School (1.9%) and Eastlake High School (1.5%), suggesting the school effectively keeps students engaged. Additionally, spending per student has declined sharply from $17,376 to $12,001 in recent years, which is higher than traditional schools like Americas High School ($9,433) but far lower than specialized schools like Options High School ($26,566). For parents, this school offers exceptional support for ELL and Special Education students, but families seeking strong overall academic performance may want to explore nearby alternatives.

590

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,438

Per pupil spending ?

84.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

210 N Rio Vista Rd
Socorro, TX 79927

(915) 444-0188

District: Idea Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.9%

White:

5.6%

African American:

1.2%

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At a glance

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (44% vs 53% meeting standards)

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

!English II Reading scores 20 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school44%

District avg49%

Texas avg53%

Middle school

1,246^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 47%▲ up 1 pts since 2021

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

1,435^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Bottom 29%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

34^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	43.9	1246 of 2335	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.0	917 of 2344	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.9	1313 of 2372	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.1	1357 of 2330	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.1	632 of 2254	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	43.1	1214 of 2252	46.1%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	81.4	189 of 2182	91.3%	★★★★★
2021	69.6	330 of 2118	84.4%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	63.0	351 of 1428	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	51.3	711 of 1770	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.8	525 of 1720	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	81.1	149 of 1643	90.9%	★★★★★
2021	76.9	146 of 1592	90.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.8	1083 of 2240	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.3	487 of 1825	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	50.1	1001 of 2242	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.6	1277 of 2241	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.0	771 of 2221	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.2	1312 of 2151	39.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.7	927 of 2141	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.6	331 of 1731	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	53.9	826 of 2119	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.0	1048 of 2116	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.4	360 of 2077	82.7%	★★★★☆
2021	53.2	790 of 2043	61.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.2	969 of 2253	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.1	286 of 1820	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	58.7	722 of 2235	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.2	1099 of 2251	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.6	294 of 2220	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	58.1	717 of 2172	67.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.6	1362 of 2253	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.7	636 of 1818	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.1	1198 of 2246	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.5	1313 of 2245	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	66.8	551 of 2228	75.3%	★★★★☆
2021	48.8	1014 of 2168	53.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.8	1065 of 1956	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.8	664 of 1568	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	27.8	1521 of 1891	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.4	1270 of 1815	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.1	491 of 1757	72.1%	★★★★☆
2021	38.6	978 of 1712	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	36.1	1011 of 1439	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.8	1393 of 1700	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆

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)91st percentile+19 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)75th percentile+15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)57th percentile+10 vs school

Hispanic (2026)57th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2026)52nd percentile+5 vs school

Special Education (2026)46th percentile~ school

Male (2026)40th percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)30th percentile-31 vs school

High school

English Language Learner (2026)77th percentile+49 vs school

Special Education (2026)73rd percentile+45 vs school

Hispanic (2026)34th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)34th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)31st percentile~ school

Female (2026)27th percentile~ school

White (2026)8th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History62%-8 vs state

Biology61%-9 vs state

Reading44%-12 vs state

English I Reading44%-12 vs state

Algebra I42%-12 vs state

Social Studies40%+9 vs state

English II Reading40%-20 vs state

Mathematics33%~ 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 Rio Vista College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	210 N Rio Vista Rd	Socorro	79927	El Paso County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 444-0188	590	37	15.7	84.4%	33 (5.6%)	7 (1.2%)	548 (92.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	32.2	1435^th of 2009 public high schools	28.6%					(n/a)	41.7	61.4	43.6	40.0	61.9	33.6	39.7	59.1	29.2	36.4		40.4	$11,438
Socorro High School	Public	9-12	10150 Alameda Ave	El Paso	79927	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-2000	2,579	153	16.8	84.5%	43 (1.7%)	7 (0.3%)	2,504 (97.1%)	4 (0.2%)	14 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	48.4	984^th of 2009 public high schools	51.0%		44.9	1037^th of 1974 public high schools	47.5%	53	27.0	64.5	47.8	59.5	72.6								$8,998
Mission Early College High School	Public	9-12	10700 Gateway E	El Paso	79927	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-1200	410	25	16.5	65.9%	20 (4.9%)	6 (1.5%)	376 (91.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	89.3	70^th of 2009 public high schools	96.5%		90.7	57^th of 1974 public high schools	97.1%	13	81.8	89.1	91.9	94.1	89.9								$10,701
Del Valle High School	Public	9-12	950 Bordeaux Dr	El Paso	79907	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-3000	1,798	108	16.6	83.4%	17 (0.9%)	5 (0.3%)	1,774 (98.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.2	656^th of 2009 public high schools	67.3%		52.9	831^st of 1974 public high schools	57.9%	175	67.2	80.0	53.8	62.6	75.6								$10,064
Harmony Science Academy (El Paso)	Public, Charter	6-12	9405 Betel Dr	El Paso	79907	El Paso County	Harmony Public Schools - West Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 859-4620	1,034	56	18.5	73.6%	27 (2.6%)	9 (0.9%)	989 (95.6%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	57.4	753^rd of 2009 public high schools	62.5%		65.3	543^rd of 1974 public high schools	72.5%	210	75.4	74.7	46.6	59.5	77.6	54.7	54.4	56.0	49.6	50.0	50.3	28.4	$10,707
Options High School	Public	9-12	12380 Pine Springs	El Paso	79928	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-1300	136	11	12.4	80.1%	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	130 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2.2	1970^th of 2009 public high schools	1.9%		16.7	1671^st of 1974 public high schools	15.3%	299			0.0	5.6	30.3								$32,187
Keys Academy	Public	6-12	12380 Pine Springs	El Paso	79928	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-4000	56	16	3.4	89.3%	1 (1.8%)	3 (5.4%)	50 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)								(n/a)													$32,258
Eastlake High School	Public	9-12	13000 Emerald Pass	El Paso	79928	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-3600	3,004	167	17.9	64.5%	130 (4.3%)	46 (1.5%)	2,782 (92.6%)	9 (0.3%)	7 (0.2%)	4 (0.1%)	26 (0.9%)	59.4	701^st of 2009 public high schools	65.1%		52.9	834^th of 1974 public high schools	57.8%	133	35.4	73.3	55.8	63.2	79.1								$8,028
Ysleta High School	Public	9-12	8600 Alameda Ave	El Paso	79907	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-8000	1,168	76	15.3	89.0%	14 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1,154 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.1	1151^st of 2009 public high schools	42.7%		43.4	1076^th of 1974 public high schools	45.5%	75	53.7	70.4	41.2	54.6	64.0								$11,250
Americas High School	Public	9-12	12101 Pellicano	El Paso	79936	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-2800	2,049	124	16.4	66.3%	76 (3.7%)	29 (1.4%)	1,919 (93.7%)	10 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	11 (0.5%)	60.2	678^th of 2009 public high schools	66.3%		59.8	678^th of 1974 public high schools	65.7%		48.4	70.9	58.6	59.3	84.8								$9,225

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory

What is the racial makeup of Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory are 93% Hispanic, 6% White, 1% African American.

Is Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory ranks 1435^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory in?

Idea Public Schools

How many students attend Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory?

In the 2024-25 school year, 590 students attended Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory.

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