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IDEA College Preparatory San Benito

IDEA Public Schools · Cameron County · 2151 RUSSELL LN, San Benito, TX 78586

(956)399-5252

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8/10
#135
Rank 135 out of 592
Top 23%
English Language Arts8/10 · #139 · 77th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #136 · 77th percentile
Science8/10 · #163 · 71st percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

San Benito sits in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, a tight-knit South Texas community where families are deeply invested in opening doors for the next generation — and IDEA College Preparatory San Benito fits right into that spirit. With strong English, math, and science scores landing around the 77th percentile statewide, this campus punches well above the regional average and offers a rigorous, college-focused track that families serious about higher education will appreciate. It's a solid choice for parents in the Valley who want their kids on a structured path toward college without leaving their hometown behind.

Student Demographics

633 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
604 (95%)
White
22 (3%)
Other
7 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners210 (33%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged523 (83%)
Students with Disabilities59 (9%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

782
Enrollment
48.1
Teachers (FTE)
16.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

98.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

15
AP Courses
offered
48%
AP Participation
of students
368
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #381 · 55th percentile

42 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found