Idea Academy

401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 768 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Idea 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 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Idea Academy's student population of 768 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
768 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Idea 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 Academy is 0.08, 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)
#5847 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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17%
37%
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34%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
96%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
4%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
9%
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 Academy's ranking?
Idea Academy is ranked #5847 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Academy?
768 students attend Idea Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Idea Academy students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Academy?
Idea Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Academy offer ?
Idea Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Academy part of?
Idea Academy is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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