Serving 841 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Idea South Flores Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 841 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea South Flores Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Idea South Flores Academy's student population of 841 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 90% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
841 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea South Flores Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea South Flores 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
#1697 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
13%
6%
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 South Flores Academy's ranking?
Idea South Flores Academy is ranked #1697 out of 8,079 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea South Flores Academy?
841 students attend Idea South Flores Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Idea South Flores Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea South Flores Academy?
Idea South Flores Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea South Flores Academy offer ?
Idea South Flores Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Idea South Flores Academy part of?
Idea South Flores Academy is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.
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