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Idea Academy

401 S 1st St
Donna, TX 78537
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 767 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Academy ranks in the top 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 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Idea Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Idea Academy's student population of 767 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
767 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Last Day of School
Tue. May 26, 2026

School Rankings

Idea Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Academy is 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3658 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
46%
44%
50%
51%
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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's ranking?
Idea Academy is ranked #3658 out of 8,096 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Academy?
767 students attend Idea Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Idea Academy students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Academy?
Idea Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Academy offer ?
Idea Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Academy part of?
Idea Academy is part of IDEA School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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