Serving 127 students in grades 6-8, Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator's student population of 127 students has grown by 95% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator is 0.41, 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
#2270 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
76%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator's ranking?
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator is ranked #2270 out of 8,096 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator?
127 students attend Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator?
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator offer ?
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator part of?
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator is part of IDEA School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator located?
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson College Preparator is located in the Far West Side neighborhood of Weslaco, TX.
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