Serving 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). 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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen's student population of 84 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
Provide Hope for Students Through Educational Options that Promote a Free Society and Cultivate Moral and Academic Excellence.
School Rankings
Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 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
#2910 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen's ranking?
Quest Collegiate Academy-mcallen is ranked #2910 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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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