Idea Frontier Academy

2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 821 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Idea Frontier Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 821 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Idea Frontier Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Idea Frontier Academy's student population of 821 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
821 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Idea Frontier Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Frontier Academy is 0.02, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#5738 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
37%
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29%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
99%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
8%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idea Frontier Academy's ranking?
Idea Frontier Academy is ranked #5738 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Frontier Academy often compared to?
Idea Frontier Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Science - Brownsville by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Frontier Academy?
821 students attend Idea Frontier Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Idea Frontier Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Frontier Academy?
Idea Frontier Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Frontier Academy offer ?
Idea Frontier Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Frontier Academy part of?
Idea Frontier Academy is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 821 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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