Idea Academy Weslaco
Tel:
(956) 351-4100
Idea Academy Weslaco serves 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Idea Academy Weslaco placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Idea Academy Weslaco places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Idea Academy Weslaco's student population of 695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 695 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Idea Academy Weslaco is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Idea Academy Weslaco 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1505 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 96% | 52% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 3% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | IDEA School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Idea Academy Weslaco is Idea College Prep Weslaco (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Weslaco Idea College Prep Weslaco Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 783 students
0.0 miles
2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 351-4100 0.0 6-12 783 - Weslaco Hidalgo County Boot Camp Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 31 students
1.2 miles
1711 N Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908 1.2 9-12 31 - Weslaco Airport Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 568 students
1.3 miles
410 N Airport Dr
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 969-6770 1.3 PK-5 568 - Weslaco Idea Weslaco Pike Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 917 students
1.3 miles
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850 1.3 PK-5 917 - Weslaco Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory Charter School
Grades: 6-9 | 487 students
1.3 miles
1000 E Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 351-4850 1.3 6-9 487
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