Idea Robindale Academy

3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 701 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Robindale 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than 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: 701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Idea Robindale Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Idea Robindale Academy's student population of 701 students has grown by 49% 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
701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Idea Robindale 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 Robindale Academy is 0.13, 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)
#4636 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
38%
41%
46%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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 Robindale Academy's ranking?
Idea Robindale Academy is ranked #4636 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Robindale Academy?
701 students attend Idea Robindale Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Idea Robindale Academy students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Robindale Academy?
Idea Robindale Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Robindale Academy offer ?
Idea Robindale Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Robindale Academy part of?
Idea Robindale Academy is part of IDEA School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 701 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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