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Idea Converse College Preparatory

Q: Is Idea Converse College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Converse College Preparatory ranks 1409 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-10

1409^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 40% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Idea Converse College Preparatory in Converse, TX, serves 462 students in grades 6-10 as part of the Idea Public Schools district, with 66% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. This school presents a mixed picture: it excels in Biology and U.S. History, nearly matching state averages, and shows remarkable strength with specific student groups—Special Education students ranked in the 76th percentile statewide and African American students in the 77th percentile in 2025-2026. However, it struggles significantly in Mathematics, with only 19.8% of 6th graders proficient, and its Algebra I pass rate of 20.2% is less than half the state average of 54.0%, far below nearby schools like Ray D Corbett J H (88.0%) and Kitty Hawk Middle (60.5%).

Despite spending $16,883 per student—significantly higher than nearby schools like Kirby Middle ($11,052) and Randolph Middle ($8,645)—the school’s math scores are among the lowest in the region, suggesting resources may not be effectively allocated. The school’s overall state ranking has been volatile, dropping from the 67th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 31st percentile in 2023-2024, before recovering slightly to the 40th percentile in 2025-2026. An alarmingly high dropout rate of 3.6% for a middle school (triple the district average) warrants attention, as does the fact that the school’s “college preparatory” name contrasts with weak college-readiness metrics in math and reading.

In comparison, Randolph Middle (3.6 miles away) ranks in the 97th percentile with only 7.7% free/reduced lunch, highlighting the challenge of serving a high-poverty population. Idea Converse has shown it can achieve excellence—historically earning a 5-star rating for “At Risk” students in 2021-2022—but needs to replicate that success across all subjects, especially math, to fulfill its mission. The school’s ability to support Special Education and African American students is a standout strength, but urgent improvements in math instruction and addressing the dropout rate are critical for long-term stability.

462

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,594

Per pupil spending ?

66.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5490 Fm 1516
Converse, TX 78109

(956) 377-8000

District: Idea Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.4%

African American:

20.8%

White:

10.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 67th percentile in 2023 → 40th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (43% vs 53% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2023

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg49%

Texas avg53%

1,409^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 28 pts since 2023

From top 33% (2023) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 16Middle 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.9	1409 of 2335	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.7	1528 of 2344	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.2	1634 of 2372	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.2	765 of 2330	67.2%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.5	301 of 1295	76.8%	★★★★☆
2025	40.7	583 of 997	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.1	638 of 1280	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.8	245 of 1273	80.8%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	84.3	151 of 2182	93.1%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	49.8	602 of 1428	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	30.8	1317 of 1770	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	74.8	252 of 1720	85.3%	★★★★☆
2022	90.5	69 of 1643	95.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.2	1186 of 2240	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.7	1310 of 1825	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.9	1582 of 2242	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	58.7	800 of 2241	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	87.4	170 of 2221	92.3%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.3	1204 of 2141	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.9	913 of 1731	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.0	1357 of 2119	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	70.8	402 of 2116	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	89.3	117 of 2077	94.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.7	1275 of 2253	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.9	1290 of 1820	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.2	1709 of 2235	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	76.5	292 of 2251	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	89.9	92 of 2220	95.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.2	1508 of 2253	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.2	1117 of 1818	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	25.4	1786 of 2246	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	62.2	705 of 2245	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.5	461 of 2228	79.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.9	462 of 1956	76.4%	★★★★☆
2025	47.6	731 of 1568	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	19.6	1741 of 1891	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	69.0	271 of 1815	85.1%	★★★★☆
2022	45.0	813 of 1757	53.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	28.9	1366 of 1731	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.9	1034 of 1439	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	9.2	1683 of 1733	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	43.3	1043 of 1749	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

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)

At Risk (2022)93rd percentile

African American (2026)77th percentile+37 vs school

Special Education (2026)76th percentile+37 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)58th percentile+23 vs school

Female (2026)47th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2026)44th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)43rd percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)33rd percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)21st percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

U.S. History71%~ state avg

Biology70%~ state avg

English II Reading54%-6 vs state

Reading50%-5 vs state

English I Reading46%-10 vs state

Mathematics26%-8 vs state

Algebra I20%-34 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 Converse College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-10	5490 Fm 1516	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 377-8000	462	30	15.4	66.2%	47 (10.2%)	96 (20.8%)	293 (63.4%)	12 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (2.2%)	39.9	1409^th of 2335 public middle schools	39.7%		35.7	1528^th of 2344 public middle schools	34.8%	119	20.2	69.5	45.7	54.0	71.2	43.3	52.3	58.1	19.8	33.6		17.9	$12,594
Henry Metzger Middle	Public	6-8	7475 Binz Engleman Rd	San Antonio	78244	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 662-2210	991	56	17.5	78.5%	80 (8.1%)	293 (29.6%)	553 (55.8%)	18 (1.8%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	41 (4.1%)	13.8	2186^th of 2335 public middle schools	6.4%		16.4	2115^th of 2344 public middle schools	9.8%	71	35.9	68.3				26.0	38.4	43.8	10.5	4.4	11.0	10.0	$10,229
Woodlake Hills College Preparatory 6th Grade	Public	6	6625 Woodlake Pkwy	San Antonio	78244	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 945-5100	241	19	12.5	79.7%	30 (12.4%)	58 (24.1%)	137 (56.8%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.1%)								(n/a)						33.5	38.0		12.9	3.2	62.5
Woodlake Hills Middle	Public	7-8	6625 Woodlake Pkwy	San Antonio	78244	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 661-1110	451	37	12.2	75.4%	61 (13.5%)	105 (23.3%)	259 (57.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.4%)	26.5	1836^th of 2335 public middle schools	21.4%		23.9	1915^th of 2344 public middle schools	18.3%	79	75.5	92.2						50.8			22.8	16.1	$12,151
Judson Middle	Public	6-8	9695 Schaefer Rd	Converse	78109	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 357-0801	1,189	81	14.6	73.4%	146 (12.3%)	281 (23.6%)	680 (57.2%)	19 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.5%)	55 (4.6%)	13.2	2199^th of 2335 public middle schools	5.8%		29.3	1756^th of 2344 public middle schools	25.1%	443	45.5	83.3				31.4	37.3	37.6	9.3	8.5	8.6	9.6	$9,369
Randolph Middle	Public	6-8	Bldg 1225	Universal City	78148	Bexar County	Randolph Field Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 357-2430	336	25	13.4	7.7%	125 (37.2%)	57 (17.0%)	115 (34.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (11.0%)	94.1	81^st of 2335 public middle schools	96.5%		90.7	139^th of 2344 public middle schools	94.1%	58	96.6					82.7	83.0	84.9	54.0	64.2	80.0	75.6	$9,167
Kirby Middle	Public	7-8	5441 Seguin Rd	San Antonio	78219	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 661-1140	423	39	10.9	90.1%	19 (4.5%)	88 (20.8%)	301 (71.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	16.4	2129^th of 2335 public middle schools	8.8%		12.3	2192^nd of 2344 public middle schools	6.5%	63	67.9	96.7						35.8			26.7	11.2	$14,023
Kitty Hawk Middle	Public	6-8	840 Old Cimmaron Trl	Universal City	78148	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 945-1220	1,062	76	14.0	59.6%	198 (18.6%)	152 (14.3%)	618 (58.2%)	28 (2.6%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	57 (5.4%)	51.8	996^th of 2335 public middle schools	57.3%		37.7	1468^th of 2344 public middle schools	37.4%	472	60.5	91.4				60.1	61.0	58.7	36.8	16.2	36.3	27.6	$9,902
White Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	7800 Midcrown Dr	San Antonio	78218	Bexar County	North East Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 356-5900	1,000	63	15.8	67.1%	165 (16.5%)	128 (12.8%)	626 (62.6%)	26 (2.6%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	46 (4.6%)	35.9	1533^rd of 2335 public middle schools	34.3%		35.2	1553^rd of 2344 public middle schools	33.7%	20	63.7					51.9	49.7	44.0	24.8	4.6	37.9	25.2	$11,183
Kirby Stem Academy 6th Grade	Public	6	5441 Old Seguin Rd	San Antonio	78219	Bexar County	Judson Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(210) 661-1140	178	17	10.4	92.1%	9 (5.1%)	25 (14.0%)	135 (75.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (3.9%)								(n/a)						29.3	26.3		13.0	8.1	29.2

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Converse College Preparatory

What district is Idea Converse College Preparatory in?

Idea Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Idea Converse College Preparatory?

Students at Idea Converse College Preparatory are 63% Hispanic, 21% African American, 10% White, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Idea Converse College Preparatory?

In the 2024-25 school year, 462 students attended Idea Converse College Preparatory.

Is Idea Converse College Preparatory a good school?

Idea Converse College Preparatory ranks 1409^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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