Idea Academy Weslaco

Q: Is Idea Academy Weslaco a good school?

Idea Academy Weslaco ranks 2862 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Academy Weslaco is a public charter elementary school serving 697 students in grades K-5 in Weslaco, Texas, a predominantly Hispanic community. While the school has performed well for some student subgroups, its overall academic performance has been mixed compared to the state and its district, Weslaco Independent School District (ISD).

In recent years, Idea Academy Weslaco's STAAR test scores have been below the state and district averages in most subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade reading proficiency was 43.9% compared to the state's 48.85% and the district's 47.04%. However, the school has performed better in 5th grade reading, with 56.64% proficiency compared to the state's 53.96% and the district's 53.11%. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with relatively strong performance for Hispanic students but struggles with English Language Learners and Special Education students.

Compared to nearby traditional public schools in Weslaco ISD, Idea Academy Weslaco's performance is mixed, with some Weslaco ISD schools, such as Cleckler/Heald Elementary and Raul A. Gonzalez Junior Elementary, outperforming Idea Academy Weslaco on STAAR tests, while others, like Rodolfo Rudy Silva Junior Elementary, perform worse. Additionally, Idea Academy Weslaco's performance is generally below the average for the Idea Public Schools district, which operates several charter schools in the region. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, suggesting a concerning trend in its academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2931 E Sugar Cane Dr
Weslaco, TX 78599

(956) 351-4100

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2862^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,061

Student/teacher ratio: 23.8

Number of students: 697

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.0%

White:

4.0%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Academy Weslaco ranks worse than 61.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 39^th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.14. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95%), White (4%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Academy Weslaco is 23.8. 34 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idea Academy Weslaco employs 29.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Academy Weslaco is $9,061. 30 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Idea Academy Weslaco was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Idea Academy Weslaco

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Rank History for all students at Idea Academy Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2014	69.11	1259^th	4260	70.4%
2015	81.00	677^th	4320	84.3%
2016	77.84	857^th	4286	80.0%
2017	82.49	622^nd	4329	85.6%
2018	75.87	809^th	4359	81.4%
2019	58.54	1590^th	4479	64.5%
2021	30.18	3153^rd	4578	31.1%
2022	52.21	2029^th	4581	55.7%
2023	41.28	2710^th	4647	41.7%
2024	39.14	2862^nd	4675	38.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Academy Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.19	608^th	3226	81.2%
2019	64.35	867^th	3333	74.0%
2021	40.34	2057^th	3446	40.3%
2022	47.42	1802^nd	3487	48.3%
2023	44.75	1972^nd	3556	44.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Academy Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.78	333^rd	3799	91.2%
2023	33.28	2870^th	4086	29.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Academy Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	86.03	239^th	4264	94.4%
2019	72.27	694^th	4309	83.9%
2021	43.36	2506^th	4451	43.7%
2022	62.92	1307^th	4477	70.8%
2023	53.01	1972^nd	4521	56.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Academy Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	75.30	807^th	4306	81.3%
2019	57.61	1628^th	4348	62.6%
2021	29.92	3196^th	4499	29.0%
2022	45.37	2441^st	4561	46.5%
2023	34.51	3135^th	4588	31.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Academy Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	80.74	407^th	4240	90.4%
2019	77.53	507^th	4295	88.2%
2021	44.39	2234^th	4331	48.4%
2022	58.94	1484^th	4461	66.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Academy Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.98	852^nd	4319	80.3%
2019	58.53	1538^th	4357	64.7%
2021	32.26	3021^st	4498	32.8%
2022	56.56	1785^th	4563	60.9%
2023	46.59	2353^rd	4585	48.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Academy Weslaco

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	80.51	466^th	4168	88.8%
2019	65.08	1106^th	4188	73.6%
2021	36.64	2787^th	4329	35.6%
2022	58.31	1566^th	4376	64.2%
2023	48.38	2156^th	4401	51.0%

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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 Weslaco

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	9	0	3	318	2	0	332
2013	10	0	4	451	2	1	468
2014	14	0	5	565	2	0	586
2015	15	0	4	677	2	0	698
2016	16	0	5	683	2	0	706
2017	17	0	6	687	1	0	711
2018	18	0	6	670	0	1	695
2019	19	1	7	670	0	0	697
2020	24	4	9	675	1	0	713
2021	25	7	7	673	1	0	713
2022	31	7	4	626	0	0	668
2023	28	6	0	662	0	1	697

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 Weslaco

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	332	10.2	32.2	81.9
2013	468	14.0	33.3	85.9
2014	586	22.3	26.2	85.2
2015	698	25.0	27.9	85.4
2016	706	27.0	26.1	87.5
2017	711	31.4	22.6	87.8
2018	695	33.7	20.6	95.4
2019	697	n/a	n/a	90.5
2020	713	24.2	29.4	96.6
2021	713	24.0	29.7	91.9
2022	668	31.0	21.5	90
2023	697	29.2	23.8	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 Weslaco

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	332	10.2	32.2	81.9
2013	468	14.0	33.3	85.9
2014	586	22.3	26.2	85.2
2015	698	25.0	27.9	85.4
2016	706	27.0	26.1	87.5
2017	711	31.4	22.6	87.8
2018	695	33.7	20.6	95.4
2019	697	n/a	n/a	90.5
2020	713	24.2	29.4	96.6
2021	713	24.0	29.7	91.9
2022	668	31.0	21.5	90
2023	697	29.2	23.8	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 Weslaco

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,150 (13.5%)	$7,360 (86.5%)	$8,510
2020	$1,264 (13.9%)	$7,828 (86.1%)	$9,092
2021	$1,502 (16.6%)	$7,560 (83.4%)	$9,061

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Academy Weslaco

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 1590^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 2710^th of 4647 Elementary schools	22.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Academy Weslaco)	43	43
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	43	47	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Academy Weslaco)	53	28	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	41	35	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Academy Weslaco)	44	43	1%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	44	46	2%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Academy Weslaco)	48	40	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	43	38	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Idea Academy Weslaco)	58	42	16%
5th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	54	58	4%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Idea Academy Weslaco)	52	47	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	59	47	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Idea Academy Weslaco)	65	39	26%
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	697	697
African American	1	6	500%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	0	100%
Hispanic	670	662	1.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	19	28	47.4%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.5%	93.3%	2.7%

Schools Near Idea Academy Weslaco

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)	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 Spanish Reading 5th Grade	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 Weslaco	Public, Charter	K-5	2931 E Sugar Cane Dr	Weslaco	78599	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 351-4100	697	29	23.8	93.3%	28 (4.0%)	6 (0.9%)	662 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	39.1	2862^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	38.8%		41.3	2710^th of 4647 public elementary schools	41.7%	152		43.9	33.3	56.6				20.3	39.3	45.6				21.1			$9,061	$1,502	$7,560
A N Rico Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2202 N International Blvd	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6815	763	45	16.8	90.6%	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	747 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49	2210^th of 4675 public elementary schools	52.7%		35.2	3077^th of 4647 public elementary schools	33.8%	867		49.0	50.9	47.6				27.7	34.2	54.8				29.5			$10,575	$1,217	$9,358
Pfc Mario Ybarra Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 E Mile 10 N	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6587	519	31	16.7	90.2%	10 (1.9%)	4 (0.8%)	504 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37.6	2952^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	36.9%		52.3	2045^th of 4647 public elementary schools	56.0%	907		25.8	34.6	44.3				44.8	33.3	48.3				24.6			$12,181	$1,519	$10,661
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1000 E Pike Blvd	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 351-4850	838	34	24.9	88.4%	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	822 (98.1%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61	1538^th of 4675 public elementary schools	67.1%		70.9	1133^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	75.6%	405	33.3	49.1	57.0	57.5				45.5	41.7	43.7				39.7			$8,658	$1,800	$6,858
Airport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	410 N Airport Dr	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6770	792	44	18.0	86.4%	13 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	777 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	48.1	2273^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	51.4%		50.2	2165^th of 4647 public elementary schools	53.4%	108		52.7	44.0	52.7				36.6	48.2	44.6				15.0			$12,024	$1,444	$10,580
Sam Houston Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	608 N Cantu	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6740	745	41	18.1	87.1%	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	736 (98.8%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68.8	1172^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	74.9%		59.4	1633^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	64.9%	461		47.3	47.6	59.1				51.8	52.8	57.4				50.4			$10,358	$1,273	$9,085
Horizon Montessori II - Stem Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1223 Sugarcane Dr	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Horizon Montessori Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-0044	345	26	13.3	76.2%	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	332 (96.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.9	3443^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	26.4%		17.5	4150^th of 4647 public elementary schools	10.7%	707		23.3	55.2	29.6	29.2	54.2	50.0	13.3	51.7	55.6	16.7	37.5	53.9	0.0	46.2	19.2	$10,821	$1,686	$9,135
North Bridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 N Bridge St	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6810	692	40	17.3	92.5%	9 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	680 (98.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.2	2334^th of 4675 public elementary schools	50.1%		33.1	3214^th of 4647 public elementary schools	30.8%	880		52.5	46.9	55.2				26.3	46.0	36.8				23.0			$11,612	$1,533	$10,079
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1001 W Mile 10	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6790	600	35	17.3	84.8%	8 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	589 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.7	3886^th of 4675 public elementary schools	16.9%		30.1	3392^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	27.0%	494		29.9	38.3	37.5				29.1	30.9	20.0				11.3			$11,804	$1,225	$10,579
Cleckler/Heald Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1601 W Sugarcane	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6888	948	52	18.3	82.2%	25 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	918 (96.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	69.4	1152^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	75.4%		67.5	1266^th of 4647 public elementary schools	72.8%	114		53.7	56.5	60.9				52.2	58.9	56.2				27.6			$9,780	$1,302	$8,478

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Academy Weslaco

Is Idea Academy Weslaco a good school?

Idea Academy Weslaco ranks 2862^nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Academy Weslaco?

Students at Idea Academy Weslaco are 95% Hispanic, 4% White.

What district is Idea Academy Weslaco in?

Idea Public Schools

How many students attend Idea Academy Weslaco?

In the 2022-23 school year, 697 students attended Idea Academy Weslaco.

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