IDEA TRES LAGOS COLLEGE PREPARATORY
IDEA TRES LAGOS COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public charter middle school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in MCALLEN, TX with about 123 students. With about 7 teachers, IDEA TRES LAGOS COLLEGE PREPARATORY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
IDEA TRES LAGOS COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a tuition-free public charter school located in McAllen, Texas, serving as part of the extensive IDEA Public Schools network. True to the network’s core mission, the school focuses on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to ensure that students in underserved communities are prepared for success in college and beyond. The campus emphasizes a high-achievement culture, characterized by structured academic programs, data-driven instruction, and a strong focus on developing the character and habits necessary for higher education.
The school is situated within the master-planned Tres Lagos community, providing students with modern facilities in a growing area of North McAllen. As a college-preparatory institution, it typically implements a long-term academic roadmap that begins with foundational literacy and numeracy and advances toward Advanced Placement (AP) courses and college-level coursework in secondary grades. By maintaining a focus on "Team & Family," IDEA Tres Lagos aims to bridge the achievement gap by fostering a supportive environment where students are held to high academic expectations, often backed by extended school days and a mission-driven staff dedicated to the goal of "College for All."
For more information, contact IDEA TRES LAGOS COLLEGE PREPARATORY at (956) 287-6900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MCALLEN, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
IDEA TRES LAGOS COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public Charter school in MCALLEN, TX with about 123 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 123
- Teachers:
- 7.91
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 123 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA TRES LAGOS COLLEGE PREPARATORY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 93.5%
- White
- 3.3%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.