Idea Brackenridge Academy

5555 Old Pearsall Rd
San Antonio, TX 78242
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 707 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Brackenridge Academy ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Idea Brackenridge Academy's student population of 707 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
707 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Idea Brackenridge Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Brackenridge Academy is 0.20, 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)
#3517 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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35%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Idea Brackenridge Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
51%
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35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Idea Brackenridge Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
89%
53%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
5%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
51%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idea Brackenridge Academy's ranking?
Idea Brackenridge Academy is ranked #3517 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Brackenridge Academy?
707 students attend Idea Brackenridge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Idea Brackenridge Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Brackenridge Academy?
Idea Brackenridge Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Brackenridge Academy offer ?
Idea Brackenridge Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Brackenridge Academy part of?
Idea Brackenridge Academy is part of IDEA School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Brackenridge Academy located?
Idea Brackenridge Academy is located in the South San Antonio neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 19 other public schools located in South San Antonio.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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