Serving 717 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Academy Pharr ranks in the bottom 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Academy Pharr ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Idea Academy Pharr's student population of 717 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
717 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Rankings
Idea Academy Pharr ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Academy Pharr is 0.00, 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
#4488 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
24%
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
93%
56%
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 Academy Pharr's ranking?
Idea Academy Pharr is ranked #4488 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Academy Pharr?
717 students attend Idea Academy Pharr.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Idea Academy Pharr students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Academy Pharr?
Idea Academy Pharr has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Academy Pharr offer ?
Idea Academy Pharr offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Academy Pharr part of?
Idea Academy Pharr is part of IDEA School District.
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