Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Quest Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Quest Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Idea Quest Academy's student population of 592 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
592 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
Idea Quest Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Quest 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
#1646 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Toros
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Quest Academy's ranking?
Idea Quest Academy is ranked #1646 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Quest Academy?
592 students attend Idea Quest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Idea Quest Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Quest Academy?
Idea Quest Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Quest Academy offer ?
Idea Quest Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Quest Academy part of?
Idea Quest Academy is part of IDEA School District.
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