Serving 422 students in grades 6-9, Idea Burke College Preparatory ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Idea Burke College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Idea Burke College Preparatory's student population of 422 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 130% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
Idea Burke College Preparatory ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Burke College Preparatory is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2324 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Idea Burke College Preparatory is ranked #2324 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Burke College Preparatory?
422 students attend Idea Burke College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Idea Burke College Preparatory students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Burke College Preparatory?
Idea Burke College Preparatory has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Burke College Preparatory offer ?
Idea Burke College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Idea Burke College Preparatory part of?
Idea Burke College Preparatory is part of IDEA School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Burke College Preparatory located?
Idea Burke College Preparatory is located in the Far West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 73 other public schools located in Far West Side.
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