Serving 830 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Idea Riverview 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 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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-5
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Riverview Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Idea Riverview Academy's student population of 830 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 183% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
830 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Riverview 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 Riverview Academy is 0.06, 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
#2448 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Riverview Academy's ranking?
Idea Riverview Academy is ranked #2448 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Riverview Academy often compared to?
Idea Riverview Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville, Idea Brownsville Academy, Idea Frontier Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Riverview Academy?
830 students attend Idea Riverview Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Idea Riverview Academy students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Riverview Academy?
Idea Riverview Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Riverview Academy offer ?
Idea Riverview Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Riverview Academy part of?
Idea Riverview Academy is part of IDEA School District.
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