Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Bluff Springs Academy 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Bluff Springs Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Idea Bluff Springs Academy's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 114% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Idea Bluff Springs Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Bluff Springs Academy is 0.34, 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
#3697 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
81%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Bluff Springs Academy's ranking?
Idea Bluff Springs Academy is ranked #3697 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Bluff Springs Academy often compared to?
Idea Bluff Springs Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Blazier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Bluff Springs Academy?
597 students attend Idea Bluff Springs Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Idea Bluff Springs Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Bluff Springs Academy?
Idea Bluff Springs Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Bluff Springs Academy offer ?
Idea Bluff Springs Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Bluff Springs Academy part of?
Idea Bluff Springs Academy is part of IDEA School District.
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