Idea Brownsville Academy

4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 694 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Brownsville Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 694 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Idea Brownsville Academy's student population of 694 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
694 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Idea Brownsville Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Brownsville 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)
#2548 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
37%
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48%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
96%
53%
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Black
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13%
White
4%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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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
79%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
15%
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 Brownsville Academy's ranking?
Idea Brownsville Academy is ranked #2548 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Brownsville Academy often compared to?
Idea Brownsville Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Idea Riverview Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Brownsville Academy?
694 students attend Idea Brownsville Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Idea Brownsville Academy students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Brownsville Academy?
Idea Brownsville Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Brownsville Academy offer ?
Idea Brownsville Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Brownsville Academy part of?
Idea Brownsville Academy is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 694 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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