Serving 827 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Idea Brackenridge 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 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 827 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Brackenridge Academy's student population of 827 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
827 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Brackenridge 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 Brackenridge Academy is 0.19, 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
#6282 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Brackenridge Academy's ranking?
Idea Brackenridge Academy is ranked #6282 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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Brackenridge Academy?
827 students attend Idea Brackenridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Idea Brackenridge Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Brackenridge Academy?
Idea Brackenridge Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Brackenridge Academy offer ?
Idea Brackenridge Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Brackenridge Academy part of?
Idea Brackenridge Academy is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.
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