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IDEA Rio Grande City College Preparatory

IDEA Public Schools · Starr County · 2803 W MONARCH LN, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

(956)263-4900

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5/10
#298
Rank 298 out of 592
Top 50%
English Language Arts5/10 · #349 · 42nd percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #269 · 55th percentile
Science6/10 · #265 · 53rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Rio Grande City is a small, tight-knit border community along the Rio Grande where family and local pride run deep, and IDEA Rio Grande City College Preparatory fits right into that spirit with its college-focused mission and structured academic environment. Sitting near the middle of the pack statewide, it offers a solid foundation — particularly in math and science — that gives students in this historically underserved region a real pathway to higher education. Families who want a school with clear expectations and a college-prep culture, and who believe in the potential of their kids to be first-generation college students, will find a lot to appreciate here.

Student Demographics

527 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
509 (97%)
White
14 (3%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners392 (74%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged489 (93%)
Students with Disabilities66 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

661
Enrollment
43.9
Teachers (FTE)
15.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)

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 Programs5/10 · #492 · 41st percentile

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