How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Idea Public Schools | Mcallen ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Weslaco, Texas | Mcallen, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 74,217 | 20,399 |
| Number of Schools | 123 | 30 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 13.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Idea Public Schools | Mcallen ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,857 | $13,409 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.4% | 34.8% |
| State Revenue | 76.8% | 35.5% |
| Local Revenue | 2.8% | 29.7% |
Idea Public Schools
Federal State Local
Mcallen ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Idea Public Schools | Mcallen ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| African American | 7.5% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85.2% | 94.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.1% | 70.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Idea Public Schools | Mcallen ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 386 | 83 |
| Schools with AP | 38 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 528:1 | 288.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.9% | 20.9% |
School Types
Idea Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 123
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 111
Mcallen ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 28
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.