Serving 694 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Brownsville Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Idea Brownsville Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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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
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
College for ALL children
Idea Brownsville Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 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
#1748 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Idea Brownsville Academy's ranking?
Idea Brownsville Academy is ranked #1748 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Brownsville Academy often compared to?
Idea Brownsville Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Idea Riverview Academy, Ortiz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% 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 Public Schools.
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