Serving 664 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Academy Mission ranks in the top 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Academy Mission's student population of 664 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
664 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Average Class Size
14 students
School Motto
College for ALL children.
School Rankings
Idea Academy Mission 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 Idea Academy Mission is 0.04, 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
#3681 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2010–2024. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Academy Mission's ranking?
Idea Academy Mission is ranked #3681 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Academy Mission?
664 students attend Idea Academy Mission.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Idea Academy Mission students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Academy Mission?
Idea Academy Mission has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Academy Mission offer ?
Idea Academy Mission offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Academy Mission part of?
Idea Academy Mission is part of IDEA School District.
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