How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Idea Spears College Preparatory | Plummer Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX | Houston, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 617 | 894 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.7% | 90.2% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Idea Spears College Preparatory | Plummer Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,857 | $13,268 |
| District | Idea Public Schools | Aldine ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Idea Spears College Preparatory | Plummer Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| African American | 25.4% | 29.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71.5% | 66.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Idea Spears College Preparatory | Plummer Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 254:1 | 228:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.8% | 42.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 357 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.