Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen's student population of 84 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1796 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen's ranking?
Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen is ranked #1796 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen?
84 students attend Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen?
Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen offer ?
Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen part of?
Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen is part of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District.
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