Idea Los Encinos Academy

5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Idea Los Encinos Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 94% 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: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Idea Los Encinos Academy's student population of 743 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
743 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Idea Los Encinos 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 Los Encinos 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)
#3664 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
50-54%
41%
40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
93%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
White
6%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Idea Los Encinos Academy and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idea Los Encinos Academy's ranking?
Idea Los Encinos Academy is ranked #3664 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Los Encinos Academy?
743 students attend Idea Los Encinos Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Idea Los Encinos Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Los Encinos Academy?
Idea Los Encinos Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Los Encinos Academy offer ?
Idea Los Encinos Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Idea Los Encinos Academy part of?
Idea Los Encinos Academy is part of IDEA School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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