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Idea College Preparatory Pharr vs. Cathey Middle School

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School Overview

School
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
600 E Las Milpas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Cathey Middle School
1800 N Cynthia
Mcallen, TX 78501
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Idea College Preparatory Pharr ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Cathey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 863 students in grades 6-12, Idea College Preparatory Pharr ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 829 students in grades 6-8, Cathey Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-8
Total Students
863 students
829 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Idea College Preparatory Pharr over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cathey Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Idea College Preparatory Pharr.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cathey Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Idea College Preparatory Pharr over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cathey Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Idea College Preparatory Pharr with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the IDEA Public Schools and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cathey Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mcallen Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3796 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#1610 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Idea College Preparatory Pharr, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cathey Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
54%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea College Preparatory Pharr who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cathey Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea College Preparatory Pharr who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cathey Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea College Preparatory Pharr who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cathey Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in TX)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Idea College Preparatory Pharr with the average graduation rate observed in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Idea College Preparatory Pharr by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cathey Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
147
271
Grade 7 Students
137
288
Grade 8 Students
141
270
Grade 9 Students
119
-
Grade 10 Students
127
-
Grade 11 Students
87
-
Grade 12 Students
105
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cathey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
99%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Idea College Preparatory Pharr, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the IDEA Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cathey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cathey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Idea College Preparatory Pharr, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the IDEA Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cathey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cathey Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mcallen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.02
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Idea College Preparatory Pharr, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cathey Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Idea College Preparatory Pharr, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cathey Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
(07-08 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Idea College Preparatory Pharr, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cathey Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mcallen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2007-08 school year.
 
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