Serving 775 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 27:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 775 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Horizon Vista Academy's student population of 775 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 81% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
775 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Idea Horizon Vista Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Horizon Vista Academy is 0.12, 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
#5017 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Horizon Vista Academy's ranking?
Idea Horizon Vista Academy is ranked #5017 out of 8,188 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
775 students attend Idea Horizon Vista Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Idea Horizon Vista Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% 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 27:1, 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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