Serving 838 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Idea Weslaco Pike Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 99% 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: 838 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy's student population of 838 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
838 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Idea Weslaco Pike 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 Weslaco Pike Academy is 0.04, 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
#1682 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
1%
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
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Weslaco Pike Academy's ranking?
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy is ranked #1682 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Weslaco Pike Academy?
838 students attend Idea Weslaco Pike Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Idea Weslaco Pike Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Weslaco Pike Academy?
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Weslaco Pike Academy offer ?
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Weslaco Pike Academy part of?
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy is part of IDEA School District.
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