Is Idea Academy San Benito a good school?

Idea Academy San Benito ranks 1184 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Idea Academy San Benito?

In the 2023-24 school year, 693 students attended Idea Academy San Benito.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Academy San Benito?

Students at Idea Academy San Benito are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.

Idea Academy San Benito

Summary:

Idea Academy San Benito is a public charter elementary school serving 799 students in grades K-5 in San Benito, Texas, a predominantly Hispanic community. The school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, outpacing both the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and the San Benito Consolidated Independent School District in key metrics.

Idea Academy San Benito's students have shown impressive proficiency on the STAAR assessments, with 57.27% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in Reading and 62.16% in Mathematics, compared to 53.96% and 48.96% statewide, respectively. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy given its diverse student population, with 95.62% of students identifying as Hispanic and 86.61% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Idea Academy San Benito's Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students have all demonstrated strong academic outcomes, outperforming their peers at nearby public schools.

While Idea Academy San Benito generally outperforms its local counterparts, there are still areas for potential improvement, such as 3rd grade STAAR Mathematics (30.51% proficient) and 5th grade STAAR Science (36.36% proficient). By maintaining its focus on these subject areas and building on its existing strengths, the school can continue to provide a high-quality education for its students and serve as a model for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2151 Russell Ln
San Benito, TX 78586

(956) 399-5252

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1184^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,442

Student/teacher ratio: 22.0

Number of students: 693

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.8%

White:

2.9%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Academy San Benito ranks better than 74.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4^th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.46. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.8%), White (2.9%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Academy San Benito is 22, which is the 10^th best among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Idea Academy San Benito employs 31.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Academy San Benito is $8,442. 46 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Academy San Benito:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Academy San Benito 1184^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Academy San Benito in the ranking list.)

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Idea Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Public Schools 455^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Idea Academy San Benito

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2013	36.15	3078^th	4221	27.1%
2014	46.22	2575^th	4260	39.6%
2015	39.41	2882^nd	4320	33.3%
2016	60.66	1737^th	4286	59.5%
2017	63.95	1297^th	4329	70.0%
2018	64.07	1289^th	4359	70.4%
2019	58.52	1592^nd	4479	64.5%
2021	44.87	2302^nd	4578	49.7%
2022	67.67	1241^st	4581	72.9%
2023	63.11	1455^th	4647	68.7%
2024	68.46	1184^th	4675	74.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Academy San Benito

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.13	979^th	3226	69.7%
2019	56.10	1267^th	3333	62.0%
2021	41.42	1980^th	3446	42.5%
2022	70.24	685^th	3487	80.4%
2023	67.12	822^nd	3556	76.9%
2024	72.85	659^th	3638	81.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Academy San Benito

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	33.07	2586^th	3684	29.8%
2022	93.52	95^th	3952	97.6%
2024	42.30	2399^th	4261	43.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Academy San Benito

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.56	736^th	4264	82.7%
2019	61.60	1264^th	4309	70.7%
2021	52.55	1848^th	4451	58.5%
2022	73.62	715^th	4477	84.0%
2023	69.12	960^th	4521	78.8%
2024	77.05	581^st	4560	87.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Academy San Benito

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.92	1243^rd	4306	71.1%
2019	64.42	1272^nd	4348	70.7%
2021	48.87	2092^nd	4499	53.5%
2022	68.73	1138^th	4561	75.0%
2023	64.70	1328^th	4588	71.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Academy San Benito

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.41	817^th	4240	80.7%
2019	67.50	910^th	4295	78.8%
2021	41.95	2425^th	4331	44.0%
2022	75.10	608^th	4461	86.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Academy San Benito

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	61.56	1407^th	4319	67.4%
2019	51.47	1926^th	4357	55.8%
2021	41.98	2435^th	4498	45.9%
2022	64.39	1360^th	4563	70.2%
2023	60.19	1572^nd	4585	65.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Academy San Benito

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	68.88	913^th	4168	78.1%
2019	62.16	1258^th	4188	70.0%
2021	52.03	1807^th	4329	58.3%
2022	73.89	756^th	4376	82.7%
2023	67.45	1067^th	4401	75.8%
2024	73.50	780^th	4431	82.4%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Academy San Benito

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	52.02	1481^st	3127	52.6%
2019	66.55	912^th	3142	71.0%
2021	21.13	2693^rd	3082	12.6%
2023	61.34	1160^th	3106	62.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Idea Academy San Benito

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	6	0	2	89	1	n/a	n/a	98
2010	16	2	3	275	1	n/a	n/a	297
2011	13	3	2	287	1	2	0	308
2012	20	3	5	410	2	3	0	443
2013	29	6	6	538	3	3	2	587
2014	39	5	8	638	0	4	2	696
2015	39	5	11	631	0	1	1	688
2016	49	4	13	647	0	1	1	715
2017	47	6	14	812	0	0	1	880
2018	45	6	11	824	1	0	1	888
2019	47	5	8	812	1	0	1	874
2020	47	2	12	811	1	0	0	873
2021	55	1	12	815	1	0	0	884
2022	45	1	7	796	1	0	0	850
2023	29	0	5	764	1	0	0	799
2024	20	4	4	664	1	0	0	693

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Idea Academy San Benito

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	98	4.8	20.4	79.6
2010	297	12.4	23.7	70.7
2011	308	15.0	20.5	72.4
2012	443	14.5	30.3	71.1
2013	587	18.1	32.4	69.5
2014	696	22.7	30.6	75.9
2015	688	25.0	27.5	78.9
2016	715	28.0	25.5	83.4
2017	880	29.0	30.3	85.1
2018	888	32.5	27.2	83.7
2019	874	n/a	n/a	85.4
2020	873	27.8	31.3	81.2
2021	884	38.2	23.1	86.1
2022	850	36.7	23.1	83.2
2023	799	34.7	23.0	86.6
2024	693	31.4	22.0	84.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Idea Academy San Benito

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	98	4.8	20.4	79.6
2010	297	12.4	23.7	70.7
2011	308	15.0	20.5	72.4
2012	443	14.5	30.3	71.1
2013	587	18.1	32.4	69.5
2014	696	22.7	30.6	75.9
2015	688	25.0	27.5	78.9
2016	715	28.0	25.5	83.4
2017	880	29.0	30.3	85.1
2018	888	32.5	27.2	83.7
2019	874	n/a	n/a	85.4
2020	873	27.8	31.3	81.2
2021	884	38.2	23.1	86.1
2022	850	36.7	23.1	83.2
2023	799	34.7	23.0	86.6
2024	693	31.4	22.0	84.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idea Academy San Benito

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,208 (14.7%)	$7,028 (85.3%)	$8,236
2020	$1,435 (16.8%)	$7,106 (83.2%)	$8,541
2021	$1,575 (18.7%)	$6,867 (81.3%)	$8,442

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Academy San Benito

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1592^nd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1455^th of 4647 Elementary schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Academy San Benito)	40	44	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	43	47	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Academy San Benito)	36	27	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	41	35	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Academy San Benito)	39	54	15%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	44	46	2%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Academy San Benito)	40	57	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	43	38	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Idea Academy San Benito)	54	62	8%
5th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	54	58	4%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Idea Academy San Benito)	70	66	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	59	47	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Idea Academy San Benito)	67	54	13%
5th Grade Science (Idea Public Schools)	60	37	23%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	874	799	8.6%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	812	764	5.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	47	29	38.3%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.4%	86.6%	1.3%

Schools Near Idea Academy San Benito

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)						STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idea Academy San Benito	Public, Charter	K-5	2151 Russell Ln	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 399-5252	693	31	22.0	84.3%	20 (2.9%)	4 (0.6%)	664 (95.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68.5	1184^th of 4675 public elementary schools	74.7%		63.1	1455^th of 4647 public elementary schools	68.7%	271	60.5	66.7	57.3				30.5	50.8	62.2				36.4			$8,442	$1,575	$6,867
Horizon Montessori III - Stem Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2802 S 77 Sunshine Strip	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Horizon Montessori Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 423-8207	334	23	14.2	76.9%	15 (4.5%)	2 (0.6%)	309 (92.5%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	39.1	2867^th of 4675 public elementary schools	38.7%		48.4	2271^st of 4647 public elementary schools	51.1%	596	62.1	21.9	44.4	45.5	47.8	88.9	55.2	25.0	38.9	27.3	30.4	44.4	11.1	22.2	44.4	$8,208	$1,911	$6,296
Treasure Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2525 Haine Dr	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 427-3180	829	55	15.0	74.3%	45 (5.4%)	5 (0.6%)	760 (91.7%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.0%)	46.6	2376^th of 4675 public elementary schools	49.2%		40.3	2775^th of 4647 public elementary schools	40.3%	399	41.0	39.3	52.8				37.3	29.3	44.4				38.2			$9,212	$1,847	$7,365
Driscoll Play And Learn Day Care San Benito Center	Public	PK	241 S Oscar Williams Rd	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	Driscoll Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(361) 933-2064	13				1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Roberts Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	451 Biddle Ave	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	San Benito Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 361-6740	306	20	15.6	96.1%	9 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	296 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.3	4562^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	2.4%		10.5	4449^th of 4647 public elementary schools	4.3%	113	15.9	16.0	37.5				8.9	8.0	25.0				6.3			$11,705	$1,693	$10,012
Fred Booth	Public	PK, KG-5	705 Zaragoza St	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	San Benito Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 361-6860	449	28	16.0	92.0%	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	438 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.7	3576^th of 4675 public elementary schools	23.5%		19.7	4025^th of 4647 public elementary schools	13.4%	449	34.4	38.5	35.7				15.9	25.0	33.9				31.0			$20,376	$1,660	$18,716
Bonham Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 E Jefferson	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 427-3070	528	35	15.0	90.2%	18 (3.4%)	5 (0.9%)	503 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	34.8	3133^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	33.0%		39.3	2845^th of 4647 public elementary schools	38.8%	288	32.4	40.0	52.0				43.7	35.8	31.2				10.4			$10,306	$2,675	$7,631
Driscoll Play And Learn Day Care Harlingen Center	Public	PK	1701 E Van Buren Ave	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Driscoll Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(361) 933-2064	8				1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Houston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 E Taft Ave	Harlingen	78550	Cameron County	Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 427-3110	416	34	12.3	88.0%	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	409 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.2	3105^th of 4675 public elementary schools	33.6%		26.4	3607^th of 4647 public elementary schools	22.4%	502	43.5	40.3	39.3				43.5	38.8	37.5				7.1			$11,131	$3,059	$8,072
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Elizabeth St	San Benito	78586	Cameron County	San Benito Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 361-6880	386	23	16.5	94.3%	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	380 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.1	3809^th of 4675 public elementary schools	18.5%		53	2013^th of 4647 public elementary schools	56.7%	1796	43.6	39.0	37.0				16.1	19.5	37.0				9.1			$10,806	$1,674	$9,132

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