IDEA Mcallen College Preparatory
Mcallen, TX · IDEA Public Schools · Charter · Grades 6-12
494th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 70%▼ Declining
IDEA Mcallen College Preparatory ranking
SchoolRow ranks IDEA Mcallen College Preparatory 494th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 70% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2019 to 70th in 2025 — declining.
IDEA Mcallen College Preparatory test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 609 students tested
IDEA Mcallen College Preparatory students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 807 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.2% | 94.2% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 2.1% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near IDEA Mcallen College Preparatory
Typical home value $198K in zip 78501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near IDEA Mcallen College Preparatory
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Sharyland H SSharyland ISD · 0.9 mi away365th of 1,669
ELA 67% · Math 53% - 10Sharyland Advanced Academic AcademySharyland ISD · 0.9 mi away62nd of 1,669
ELA 79% · Math 81% - 7Rowe H SMcallen ISD · 1.3 mi away540th of 1,669
ELA 61% · Math 45% - –Instr/Guid CenterMcallen ISD · 1.4 mi away
- 10Achieve Early College H SMcallen ISD · 1.5 mi away87th of 1,669
ELA 85% · Math 70% - 4Triumph Public High Schools-McallenTriumph Public High Schools-Rio Grande Valley · 2.1 mi away · charter1,093rd of 1,669
ELA 30% · Math 41% - 7Mcallen H SMcallen ISD · 2.3 mi away640th of 1,669
ELA 55% · Math 44% - 2Lamar AcademyMcallen ISD · 2.6 mi away1,398th of 1,669
ELA 29% · Math 20%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is IDEA Mcallen College Preparatory in?
IDEA Mcallen College Preparatory is part of the IDEA Public Schools district in Mcallen, Texas.
Is IDEA Mcallen College Preparatory a good school?
SchoolRow ranks IDEA Mcallen College Preparatory 494th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 70% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of IDEA Mcallen College Preparatory?
Hispanic 94%, White 4%, Asian 2% (807 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near IDEA Mcallen College Preparatory cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78501 is $198K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.