Idea Eastside Academy

2519 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, TX 78203
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Bottom 50%
Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Eastside 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 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Idea Eastside Academy's student population of 567 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 130% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
567 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Idea Eastside 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 Eastside Academy is 0.40, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7234 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
37%
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22%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
Hispanic
74%
53%
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Black
23%
13%
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White
3%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idea Eastside Academy's ranking?
Idea Eastside Academy is ranked #7234 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Eastside Academy often compared to?
Idea Eastside Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Idea Monterrey Park Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Eastside Academy?
567 students attend Idea Eastside Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Idea Eastside Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Eastside Academy?
Idea Eastside Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Eastside Academy offer ?
Idea Eastside Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Eastside Academy part of?
Idea Eastside Academy is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Eastside Academy located?
Idea Eastside Academy is located in the East Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 33 other public schools located in East Side.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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