At a glance
Reported students
503
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.72
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
681
IDEA Yukon College Preparatory: 503 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
18.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 122
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8.11
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about IDEA Yukon College Preparatory
IDEA Yukon College Preparatory is a public middle school serving grades 06–10 in Odessa. It is one of 127 current school records connected to IDEA Public Schools. NCES reports 503 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, above the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.6%) and White (22.3%). English learners represent 9.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking IDEA Yukon College Preparatory
- 1How do the reported 18.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.72 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.3%
- Hispanic67.6%
- Black6.2%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in IDEA Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
IDEA Lake Houston College Preparatory
Middle · Grades 06–10
499 reported students
IDEA Southeast College Preparatory
Middle · Grades 06–10
475 reported students
IDEA Mesquite Hills College Preparatory
Middle · Grades 06–10
352 reported students
IDEA La Joya College Preparatory
Middle · Grades 06–10
344 reported students
IDEA a W Brown College Preparatory
Middle · Grades 06–09
151 reported students
IDEA Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator
Middle · Grades 06–08
111 reported students
Public schools near IDEA Yukon College Preparatory
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nimitz Middle Middle · Ector County ISD | 06–08 | 1,310 | 4.2 mi |
| Bonham Middle Middle · Ector County ISD | 06–08 | 835 | 5.8 mi |
| Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle Middle · Ector County ISD | 06–08 | 1,227 | 6 mi |
| Bowie Middle Middle · Ector County ISD | 06–08 | 874 | 7.5 mi |
| Crockett Middle Middle · Ector County ISD | 06–08 | 1,181 | 8.5 mi |
| Ector College Prep Success Academy Middle · Ector County ISD | 06–08 | 1,272 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about IDEA Yukon College Preparatory
What grades does IDEA Yukon College Preparatory serve?
IDEA Yukon College Preparatory reports grades 06–10 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in IDEA Public Schools.
How many students attend IDEA Yukon College Preparatory?
IDEA Yukon College Preparatory reported 503 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 122 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at IDEA Yukon College Preparatory?
The calculated ratio is 18.1:1, based on 503 students and 27.72 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is IDEA Yukon College Preparatory a public, charter, or magnet school?
IDEA Yukon College Preparatory is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of IDEA Yukon College Preparatory students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is IDEA Yukon College Preparatory in?
IDEA Yukon College Preparatory is part of IDEA Public Schools, based in Weslaco, TX, which operates 127 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near IDEA Yukon College Preparatory?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Nimitz Middle (4.2 mi), Bonham Middle (5.8 mi), Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle (6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.