Serving 645 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Achieve 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Achieve Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Idea Achieve Academy's student population of 645 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Achieve Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Achieve Academy is 0.56, 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
#2387 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
61%
53%
Black
24%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Achieve Academy's ranking?
Idea Achieve Academy is ranked #2387 out of 8,188 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Achieve Academy?
645 students attend Idea Achieve Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Idea Achieve Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Achieve Academy?
Idea Achieve Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Achieve Academy offer ?
Idea Achieve Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Achieve Academy part of?
Idea Achieve Academy is part of IDEA School District.
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