Overview
IDEA RISE COLLEGE PREPARATORY is a public middle serving grades 6–10 in FORT WORTH, Texas. The school enrolls 598 students. It is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–10
DistrictIDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
County48439
CityFORT WORTH
ZIP76116
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480021113953
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment598
White0.8%
Hispanic / Latino57.3%
Black / African American1.7%
Asian32.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %87%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)