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Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory

11881 DYER ST, EL PASO, TX, 79934

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 319 of 1796 in Texas

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About Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory

IDEA Mesquite Hills College Preparatory is located at 11881 Dyer St, El Paso, TX 79934. Students here attend grades 6 through 8 within IDEA Public Schools. About 295 students attend the school, giving it a smaller middle-grade setting than many district campuses in the area. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 17:1, which keeps classroom groups at a fairly standard size across subjects. The student body includes roughly 50% male and 50% female students. According to state assessment data, about 57% of students meet proficiency in mathematics and around 57% in reading. Students move through a day shaped by different subject blocks, with the routine built to keep learning steady from one class to the next. The school operates within a charter network that allows students to continue into later grade levels within the same system. Homes near this part of northeast El Paso often list in the low-$200,000s to mid-$300,000s, though prices can vary depending on updates, lot size, and exact neighborhood location. The school is considered among the top middle schools in Texas, supported by its academic setup and overall learning environment, which fosters collaboration and critical thinking skills.

Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory Contact Information

Address

11881 DYER ST, EL PASO, TX, 79934

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Phone

(915) 888-4700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 57% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
295
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 319 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.46%
Asian 1.69%
Hispanic 82.37%
Black 6.44%
Two+ Races 1.36%
Native Am. 0.34%
White
7.46%
Asian
1.69%
Hispanic
82.37%
Black
6.44%
Two+ Races
1.36%
Native Am.
0.34%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 295
50.17%
148 Female
49.83%
147 Male

Student Population

295 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory is participating in the region-wide 2026 College Signing Day season taking place in April and May 2026. The annual event recognizes graduating seniors as they publicly announce their college choices. The celebration serves as a milestone in students’ postsecondary planning and transition.

FAQ

Q1. What distinguishes IDEA Mesquite Hills College Preparatory in El Paso as a learning model?

Ans. IDEA Mesquite Hills College Preparatory builds a college-preparatory pathway with structured coursework that increases rigor and independence across grade levels.

Q2. How does IDEA Mesquite Hills College Preparatory develop writing across subjects?

Ans. IDEA Mesquite Hills College Preparatory embeds short and extended writing tasks that require explanation, evidence, and revision within multiple classes.

Q3. What type of classroom work strengthens analysis at IDEA Mesquite Hills College Preparatory?

Ans. IDEA Mesquite Hills College Preparatory uses data interpretation and text analysis tasks that require students to compare sources and defend conclusions.

Q4. How does IDEA Mesquite Hills College Preparatory review academic performance during cycles?

Ans. IDEA Mesquite Hills College Preparatory conducts progress conferences that examine assessment data and set specific next steps for improvement.

Q5. How are school notices communicated at IDEA Mesquite Hills College Preparatory?

Ans. IDEA Mesquite Hills College Preparatory posts calendar updates and reminders within the parent portal for ongoing access.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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