Idea Hardy College Preparatory
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Houston, Texas 77093 · Idea Public Schools
#1661 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#14236 of 15,369 nationally
About Idea Hardy College Preparatory
Idea Hardy College Preparatory is a charter middle located in Houston, in the Idea Public Schools school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–10. In 2025 it enrolled 635 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 1661st of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (24th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 635.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Idea Hardy College Preparatory ranks 634th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)93.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Idea Hardy College Preparatory by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Idea Hardy College Preparatory
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Idea Hardy Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
705 students · 0 m away
Henry Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
523 students · 772 m away
Coop El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students · 1.5 km away
Barrick El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students · 1.6 km away
Scarborough El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
790 students · 1.8 km away
Yes Prep - Northline
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,004 students · 2.0 km away
Lyons El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students · 2.0 km away
North East STEM Academy
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
133 students · 2.1 km away
Worsham El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
449 students · 2.2 km away
De Chaumes El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students · 2.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Idea Hardy College Preparatory a good school?
Idea Hardy College Preparatory has a Success Index (US) of 17.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1661 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Idea Hardy College Preparatory rank in Texas?
Idea Hardy College Preparatory ranks #1661 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #14236 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Idea Hardy College Preparatory?
Idea Hardy College Preparatory had 635 students in 2025.
Is Idea Hardy College Preparatory a elementary school or a high school?
Idea Hardy College Preparatory is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–10. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Idea Hardy College Preparatory?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Idea Hardy College Preparatory; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.