Serving 694 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Brownsville Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (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 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 694 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Brownsville Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Idea Brownsville Academy's student population of 694 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
694 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Idea Brownsville Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Brownsville Academy is 0.11, 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
#1397 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
5%
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
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Brownsville Academy's ranking?
Idea Brownsville Academy is ranked #1397 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Brownsville Academy often compared to?
Idea Brownsville Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ortiz Elementary School, Idea Riverview Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% 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 Brownsville Academy?
694 students attend Idea Brownsville Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Idea Brownsville Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Brownsville Academy?
Idea Brownsville Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Brownsville Academy offer ?
Idea Brownsville Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Brownsville Academy part of?
Idea Brownsville Academy is part of IDEA School District.
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