Serving 698 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Rise Academy ranks in the bottom 50% 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Rise Academy's student population of 698 students has grown by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Rise Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Rise Academy is 0.59, 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
#4531 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
39%
13%
White
7%
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
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Rise Academy's ranking?
Idea Rise Academy is ranked #4531 out of 8,188 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?
40-44% 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 Rise Academy?
698 students attend Idea Rise Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Idea Rise Academy students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Rise Academy?
Idea Rise Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Rise Academy offer ?
Idea Rise Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Rise Academy part of?
Idea Rise Academy is part of IDEA School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Rise Academy located?
Idea Rise Academy is located in the Western Hills North neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Western Hills North.
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