Idea Horizon Vista Academy

201 Horizon Crossing St
El Paso, TX 79928
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 742 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Horizon Vista 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 742 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Idea Horizon Vista Academy's student population of 742 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 87% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
742 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

Idea Horizon Vista Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Horizon Vista Academy is 0.17, 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)
#5143 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
38%
44%
40-44%
51%
(20-21)
11-19%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
91%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
5%
24%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
(22-23)
13.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idea Horizon Vista Academy's ranking?
Idea Horizon Vista Academy is ranked #5143 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Horizon Vista Academy often compared to?
Idea Horizon Vista Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mission Ridge, Idea Rio Vista Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Horizon Vista Academy?
742 students attend Idea Horizon Vista Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Idea Horizon Vista Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Horizon Vista Academy?
Idea Horizon Vista Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Horizon Vista Academy offer ?
Idea Horizon Vista Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Horizon Vista Academy part of?
Idea Horizon Vista Academy is part of IDEA School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 742 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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