- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480021114267Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #27 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 35.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory ranks #27 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
District: Idea Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480021114267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+46.8%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+94 students YoY 480021114267 · El Paso, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
352 enr · 35.2:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students)
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+46.8%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Idea College P
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
848 students
- Idea Montopoli
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
835 students
- Idea College P
Idea College Prep
823 students
- Idea Mcallen C
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
820 students
- Idea Riverview
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
813 students
- This school
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory
352 students
What this shows Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory compares
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35.2:1 | ▲ 139% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.6% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
35.2:1
students per teacher
- 139% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.7%
White 8.5%
African American 6.5%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Idea Public Schools reports $11,857 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idea College Preparatory Pharr | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Montopolis College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea College Prep | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Mcallen College Preparatory | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Riverview College Preparatory | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory
How many students attend Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory?
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory has 352 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), up 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory is 35.2:1, which is 139% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 124% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory?
79.6% of students at Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory?
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory ranks #27 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Besides Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory, Idea Public Schools also operates Idea College Preparatory Pharr (848 students), Idea Montopolis College Preparatory (835 students), and Idea College Prep (823 students). See the Idea Public Schools district page for the complete list.