Serving 684 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Academy Mission 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 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 684 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Academy Mission ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Idea Academy Mission's student population of 684 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
684 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2008
School Rankings
Idea Academy Mission 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 Academy Mission 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
#4039 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
25%
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
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Academy Mission's ranking?
Idea Academy Mission is ranked #4039 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Academy Mission?
684 students attend Idea Academy Mission.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Idea Academy Mission students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Academy Mission?
Idea Academy Mission has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Academy Mission offer ?
Idea Academy Mission offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Academy Mission part of?
Idea Academy Mission is part of IDEA School District.
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