Serving 696 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Rio Vista Academy 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 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Rio Vista Academy's student population of 696 students has declined by 15% 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
696 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Idea Rio Vista Academy 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 Rio Vista Academy is 0.13, 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
#5126 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
93%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
5%
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
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Rio Vista Academy's ranking?
Idea Rio Vista Academy is ranked #5126 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Rio Vista Academy often compared to?
Idea Rio Vista Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony School Of Science - El Paso by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Rio Vista Academy?
696 students attend Idea Rio Vista Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Idea Rio Vista Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Rio Vista Academy?
Idea Rio Vista Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Rio Vista Academy offer ?
Idea Rio Vista Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Rio Vista Academy part of?
Idea Rio Vista Academy is part of IDEA School District.
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