Idea Academy Pharr

Summary:

Idea Academy Pharr is a public charter elementary school serving 812 students in grades K-5 in Pharr, Texas, a predominantly Hispanic community. While the school is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, which is ranked 455 out of 968 districts in Texas, Idea Academy Pharr's performance lags behind both state and local standards.

Idea Academy Pharr's STAAR test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages across grade levels and subjects, particularly in mathematics, where only 27.78% of 3rd graders and 29.46% of 4th graders met proficiency. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated but is generally in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Interestingly, the school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, with male students and Hispanic students outperforming the overall results.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Valley View South Elementary, Idea Academy Pharr consistently underperforms in both reading and mathematics. Additionally, the school's spending per student, ranging from $8,515 to $8,926 over the past three years, is lower than the spending at nearby schools like Wilbur E Lucas Elementary ($12,840 per student). Idea Academy Pharr also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 23.2 to 28.1, which is higher than the ratios at nearby schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 600 E Las Milpas Rd
       Pharr, TX  78577


(956) 283-1515

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2581st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,515 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  25.1 Help
Number of students:  758

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.7%
White:
1.2%
Asian:
0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Idea Academy Pharr ranks worse than 55.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 34th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.7%), White (1.2%), Asian (0.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Academy Pharr is 25.1. 46 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Academy Pharr is $8,515. 44 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Academy Pharr:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Academy Pharr 2581st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Academy Pharr in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:


Idea Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for Idea Academy Pharr

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Rank History for all students at Idea Academy Pharr

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 52.24 2212th 4320 48.8%
2016 54.70 2069th 4286 51.7%
2017 46.84 2135th 4329 50.7%
2018 48.55 2063rd 4359 52.7%
2019 42.17 2561st 4479 42.8%
2021 27.75 3327th 4578 27.3%
2022 48.45 2233rd 4581 51.3%
2023 42.01 2663rd 4647 42.7%
2024 43.70 2581st 4675 44.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Academy Pharr

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.08 1327th 3226 58.9%
2019 54.11 1355th 3333 59.3%
2021 41.61 1968th 3446 42.9%
2022 57.60 1225th 3487 64.9%
2023 52.91 1520th 3556 57.3%
2024 54.34 1431st 3638 60.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Academy Pharr

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.59 3284th 4261 22.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Academy Pharr

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.70 1224th 4264 71.3%
2019 55.75 1656th 4309 61.6%
2021 37.50 2890th 4451 35.1%
2022 59.90 1479th 4477 67.0%
2023 53.82 1920th 4521 57.5%
2024 59.12 1553rd 4560 65.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Idea Academy Pharr

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.66 1959th 4306 54.5%
2019 33.97 3066th 4348 29.5%
2021 30.04 3188th 4499 29.1%
2022 43.71 2542nd 4561 44.3%
2023 31.09 3327th 4588 27.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Academy Pharr

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.52 907th 4240 78.6%
2019 72.48 683rd 4295 84.1%
2021 47.09 2050th 4331 52.7%
2022 68.70 905th 4461 79.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Idea Academy Pharr

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.88 2207th 4319 48.9%
2019 51.27 1942nd 4357 55.4%
2021 28.11 3313th 4498 26.3%
2022 51.86 2066th 4563 54.7%
2023 51.78 2051st 4585 55.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Academy Pharr

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.04 1642nd 4168 60.6%
2019 49.19 2056th 4188 50.9%
2021 35.06 2913th 4329 32.7%
2022 54.19 1809th 4376 58.7%
2023 48.67 2135th 4401 51.5%
2024 53.77 1852nd 4431 58.2%
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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.

Idea Academy Pharr Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Idea Academy Pharr

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 0 0 0 103 0 0 0 0 103
2012 4 0 1 232 0 0 0 0 237
2013 2 0 0 359 0 0 0 0 361
2014 3 0 0 456 0 0 0 0 459
2015 1 0 1 697 0 0 0 0 699
2016 3 0 0 822 0 1 0 0 826
2017 4 0 0 838 0 0 0 0 842
2018 4 0 0 872 0 0 0 0 876
2019 6 1 0 860 0 0 0 0 867
2020 7 1 0 825 1 0 0 0 834
2021 46 2 0 810 1 0 0 0 859
2022 0 0 0 813 0 0 0 0 813
2023 6 0 0 806 0 0 0 0 812
2024 9 0 1 748 0 0 0 0 758

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Pharr

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 103 5.7 17.8 96.1
2012 237 6.8 34.3 95.8
2013 361 10.7 33.5 95
2014 459 14.9 30.6 94.6
2015 699 19.0 36.7 92.6
2016 826 23.0 35.9 97.8
2017 842 26.1 32.1 97.1
2018 876 41.5 21.0 92.6
2019 867 n/a n/a 93.9
2020 834 28.0 29.7 93.2
2021 859 30.5 28.1 93.7
2022 813 35.0 23.2 94
2023 812 32.6 24.8 96.7
2024 758 30.0 25.1 93.3

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 Pharr

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 103 5.7 17.8 96.1
2012 237 6.8 34.3 95.8
2013 361 10.7 33.5 95
2014 459 14.9 30.6 94.6
2015 699 19.0 36.7 92.6
2016 826 23.0 35.9 97.8
2017 842 26.1 32.1 97.1
2018 876 41.5 21.0 92.6
2019 867 n/a n/a 93.9
2020 834 28.0 29.7 93.2
2021 859 30.5 28.1 93.7
2022 813 35.0 23.2 94
2023 812 32.6 24.8 96.7
2024 758 30.0 25.1 93.3

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 Pharr

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,482 (17.1%) $7,190 (82.9%) $8,672
2020 $1,692 (19.0%) $7,234 (81.0%) $8,926
2021 $1,855 (21.8%) $6,660 (78.2%) $8,515

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Academy Pharr

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2561st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2663rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Academy Pharr)3234
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)4347
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Academy Pharr)3738
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)4135
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Academy Pharr)4041
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)4446
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Academy Pharr)4225
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)4338
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Idea Academy Pharr)4352
 9%
   5th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Idea Academy Pharr)5045
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)5947
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Idea Academy Pharr)5648
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Idea Public Schools)6037
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students867812
 6.3%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic860806
 6.3%
Pacific Islander00
White66
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.9%96.7%
 2.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 758 students attended Idea Academy Pharr.

Idea Academy Pharr ranks 2581st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Idea Academy Pharr are 99% Hispanic, 1% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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