Serving 858 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Idea Mcallen 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 95% 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: 858 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Mcallen Academy's student population of 858 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
858 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Mcallen 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 Mcallen Academy is 0.15, 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
#4343 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
92%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
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
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
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 Mcallen Academy's ranking?
Idea Mcallen Academy is ranked #4343 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Mcallen Academy often compared to?
Idea Mcallen Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rayburn Elementary School, Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Elementary School, Harry Shimotsu Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Mcallen Academy?
858 students attend Idea Mcallen Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Idea Mcallen Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Mcallen Academy?
Idea Mcallen Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Mcallen Academy offer ?
Idea Mcallen Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Mcallen Academy part of?
Idea Mcallen Academy is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.
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