Serving 721 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Mesa Hills Academy ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 721 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Mesa Hills Academy's student population of 721 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
721 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Idea Mesa Hills Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Mesa Hills Academy is 0.24, 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
#3786 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
87%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
7%
25%
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
3%
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 Mesa Hills Academy's ranking?
Idea Mesa Hills Academy is ranked #3786 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Mesa Hills Academy often compared to?
Idea Mesa Hills Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Marguerite J Lundy Elementary School 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Mesa Hills Academy?
721 students attend Idea Mesa Hills Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Idea Mesa Hills Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Mesa Hills Academy?
Idea Mesa Hills Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Mesa Hills Academy offer ?
Idea Mesa Hills Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Mesa Hills Academy part of?
Idea Mesa Hills Academy is part of IDEA School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Mesa Hills Academy located?
Idea Mesa Hills Academy is located in the Northwest El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 15 other public schools located in Northwest El Paso.
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