Located in ALAMO, TX. Serving grades 06 through 12.
IDEA College Preparatory Alamo is a charter school serving grades six through twelve in Alamo, a community in Hidalgo County in South Texas. The school operates within IDEA Public Schools, the state's largest charter network, which as of March 2024 is operating under state conservatorship following a settlement over improper spending. The conservators now oversee district actions and report progress to the Texas Education Agency, with the possibility of a full state takeover if corrective measures are not made. IDEA has also begun monthly repayment of federal grant and formula funding through December 2026, and has installed new board members and leadership, expanded compliance staff, and strengthened internal controls and auditing procedures. A family considering this school should understand that governance and oversight of the network remain in active transition.
The school serves a population that is overwhelmingly Hispanic, with nearly all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The enrollment spans seven grades, with the largest cohorts in the middle school years. The demographic composition and economic circumstances of the student body are uniform across the school.
On state testing, the school shows an uneven academic profile. In English language arts, proficiency rates across grades six through eight cluster around the middle range, with eighth-grade performance slightly stronger than sixth grade. Science and social studies performance varies: eighth-grade science proficiency is above the midpoint, while eighth-grade social studies proficiency falls below it. Mathematics is the area of greatest concern. Sixth-grade math proficiency is notably low, rising to a low-to-mid range in seventh grade. The school's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among Hidalgo County school districts, a positioning that reflects the mixed subject-by-subject picture.
The school's college-preparatory identity, stated in its name, is not reflected in data on advanced offerings, dual-enrollment pathways, or course breadth. No information on course access, staffing, AP availability, or career programs was available. Parents interested in the college pipeline and academic enrichment available at this school should request that information directly from the administration.
High school grade data was not available, so the graduation rate and senior-year academic performance cannot be assessed. Whether the school offers electives, foreign language programs, or specialized tracks beyond the middle school grades is unknown from the data provided.
The Alamo area has modest home values and rental costs below state and national benchmarks, which may reflect economic conditions in this part of South Texas. The school sits within a broader charter network undergoing significant structural and financial accountability reform, a reality that parents should weigh as they consider whether this environment supports their student's needs and expectations.
Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.
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