B+
Above Average
83/100

Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory

📚 06 – 10 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 5400 S WARE RD, Mcallen, TX 78503
Overall
B+
83/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 48th percentile in Texas
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.40 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 95th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Texas for growth

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

83
Repit Score
out of 100
640
Students
enrolled
18.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%48/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%95/100Students gain 1.40 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 95th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 93% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +19 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−15 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency33% (−2 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White30%30%reading -25 pts, math -24 pts10th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%32%reading -6 pts, math +5 pts44th percentile (list)
Low-income22%32%reading -8 pts, math +7 pts43rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5400 S WARE RD
City Mcallen
ZIP Code 78503
District 4800211
NCES School ID 480021113988
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 78503

Understanding the community around Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,879
Per Capita Income $23,768
Poverty Rate 31.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%
High School or Higher 66.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $124,600
Median Rent $1,055
Owner-Occupied 58.9%
Renter-Occupied 41.1%
View full data for ZIP 78503 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 96.9%
White 3.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 640
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory?
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory has a Repit School Score of 83 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory?
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory has 640 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1.
What grades does Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory serve?
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory serves grades 06 – 10 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory receive per student?
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory receives $11,965 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory in 78503 ▼
Avg Home Value
$180,637
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,270
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
41.1%

Other Schools in 78503

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026