Serving 728 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Spears 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 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 98% 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: 728 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Spears Academy's student population of 728 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 82% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
728 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Idea Spears Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Spears Academy is 0.52, 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
#7424 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
59%
54%
Black
37%
13%
White
2%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Spears Academy's ranking?
Idea Spears Academy is ranked #7424 out of 8,096 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Spears Academy?
728 students attend Idea Spears Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Idea Spears Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Spears Academy?
Idea Spears Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Spears Academy offer ?
Idea Spears Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Spears Academy part of?
Idea Spears Academy is part of IDEA School District.
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