Idea Brownsville Academy

Q: Is Idea Brownsville Academy a good school?

Idea Brownsville Academy ranks 1887 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Brownsville Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 700 students in grades K-5 in Brownsville, Texas. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools and outperforms the surrounding Brownsville Independent School District (ISD) and the state average, particularly in reading.

Idea Brownsville Academy's academic success is especially noteworthy with Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the top 15-20% of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups. In 2022-2023, 76% of 5th graders at the school were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 58% for Idea Public Schools and 56% for Texas. However, the nearby Hudson Elementary, Benavides Elementary, and other Brownsville ISD schools tend to have lower student-teacher ratios and spend more per student, which may contribute to their strong academic performance in certain areas.

Idea Brownsville Academy's student population is predominantly Hispanic (95.57%) and economically disadvantaged (84%), which may contribute to the school's exceptional performance with these subgroups. In contrast, Promesa College Prep Brownsville, another charter school in the area, has lower academic performance, ranking in the bottom 50% of Texas elementary schools. Overall, Idea Brownsville Academy's consistent academic success, coupled with its unique demographic profile, makes it an interesting case study for understanding the factors that contribute to educational outcomes in a diverse, low-income community.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526

(956) 832-5150

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1887^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,561

Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

Number of students: 700

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.6%

White:

3.6%

Asian:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Brownsville Academy ranks better than 59.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 18^th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.64. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.6%), White (3.6%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Brownsville Academy is 22.2, which is the 18^th best among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Idea Brownsville Academy employs 31.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Brownsville Academy is $9,561, which is the 23^rd highest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Idea Brownsville Academy 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 Brownsville Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Brownsville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2015	86.72	378^th	4320	91.3%
2016	80.74	703^rd	4286	83.6%
2017	83.16	604^th	4329	86.0%
2018	81.83	620^th	4359	85.8%
2019	67.58	1172^nd	4479	73.8%
2021	65.85	1309^th	4578	71.4%
2022	72.67	1044^th	4581	77.2%
2023	72.75	1050^th	4647	77.4%
2024	54.64	1887^th	4675	59.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Brownsville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.08	535^th	3226	83.4%
2019	58.43	1157^th	3333	65.3%
2021	70.68	591^st	3446	82.8%
2022	77.44	434^th	3487	87.6%
2023	75.59	523^rd	3556	85.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Brownsville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	74.72	431^st	3558	87.9%
2019	33.28	2559^th	3684	30.5%
2021	98.20	26^th	3799	99.3%
2022	75.35	499^th	3952	87.4%
2023	72.77	588^th	4086	85.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	89.76	160^th	4264	96.2%
2019	75.00	590^th	4309	86.3%
2021	69.20	883^rd	4451	80.2%
2022	80.75	432^nd	4477	90.4%
2023	79.19	485^th	4521	89.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Brownsville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	78.66	675^th	4306	84.3%
2019	66.11	1188^th	4348	72.7%
2021	65.95	1226^th	4499	72.7%
2022	71.13	1051^st	4561	77.0%
2023	67.73	1196^th	4588	73.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Brownsville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	91.47	124^th	4240	97.1%
2019	76.62	533^rd	4295	87.6%
2021	79.64	392^nd	4331	90.9%
2022	87.46	245^th	4461	94.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Brownsville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	81.54	605^th	4319	86.0%
2019	68.07	1092^nd	4357	74.9%
2021	63.73	1305^th	4498	71.0%
2022	71.64	1051^st	4563	77.0%
2023	75.36	910^th	4585	80.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Brownsville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	87.18	274^th	4168	93.4%
2019	73.28	720^th	4188	82.8%
2021	72.70	781^st	4329	82.0%
2022	78.57	572^nd	4376	86.9%
2023	79.68	537^th	4401	87.8%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Brownsville Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.00	2915^th	3106	6.1%

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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 Brownsville Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2013	12	1	0	339	0	352
2014	14	1	2	458	0	475
2015	17	1	3	571	0	592
2016	16	1	5	666	0	688
2017	13	1	3	691	0	708
2018	13	1	4	680	0	698
2019	11	0	4	684	0	699
2020	19	0	6	680	1	706
2021	23	0	5	680	2	710
2022	25	0	3	665	1	694
2023	25	1	4	669	1	700

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 Brownsville Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	352	13.6	25.8	79.8
2014	475	17.1	27.6	81.1
2015	592	23.0	25.7	81.6
2016	688	26.0	26.4	84.2
2017	708	24.9	28.3	84.3
2018	698	37.5	18.5	86.2
2019	699	n/a	n/a	79.7
2020	706	26.6	26.4	74.9
2021	710	26.0	27.3	74.9
2022	694	31.7	21.8	79.1
2023	700	31.4	22.2	84

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 Brownsville Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	352	13.6	25.8	79.8
2014	475	17.1	27.6	81.1
2015	592	23.0	25.7	81.6
2016	688	26.0	26.4	84.2
2017	708	24.9	28.3	84.3
2018	698	37.5	18.5	86.2
2019	699	n/a	n/a	79.7
2020	706	26.6	26.4	74.9
2021	710	26.0	27.3	74.9
2022	694	31.7	21.8	79.1
2023	700	31.4	22.2	84

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 Brownsville Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,137 (11.6%)	$8,657 (88.4%)	$9,794
2020	$1,221 (13.1%)	$8,125 (86.9%)	$9,346
2021	$1,659 (17.4%)	$7,902 (82.6%)	$9,561

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Brownsville Academy

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 1172^nd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1050^th of 4647 Elementary schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Brownsville Academy)	51	53	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	43	47	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Brownsville Academy)	57	37	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	41	35	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Brownsville Academy)	50	59	9%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	44	46	2%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Brownsville Academy)	37	57	20%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	43	38	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Idea Brownsville Academy)	68	76	8%
5th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	54	58	4%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Idea Brownsville Academy)	82	63	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	59	47	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Idea Brownsville Academy)	46	50	4%
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	699	700	0.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	684	669	2.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	11	25	127.3%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.7%	84%	4.3%

Schools Near Idea Brownsville Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (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 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	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 Brownsville Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	4395 Paredes Line Rd	Brownsville	78526	Cameron County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 832-5150	700	31	22.2	84.0%	25 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	669 (95.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54.6	1887^th of 4675 public elementary schools	59.6%		72.8	1050^th of 4647 public elementary schools	77.4%	837	10.0			0.0					39.7	56.6	62.7				30.8	43.4	47.3				33.6			$9,561	$1,659	$7,902
Paredes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 Heritage Trl	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 574-5582	778	52	14.8	85.6%	11 (1.4%)	5 (0.6%)	748 (96.1%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	82.1	675^th of 4675 public elementary schools	85.6%		90.5	357^th of 4647 public elementary schools	92.3%	318	33.3		40.0	55.6		40.0	20.0		58.9	75.7	66.9				55.6	75.7	70.1				29.1			$10,255	$1,381	$8,874
Burns Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1974 Alton Gloor Blvd	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 548-8490	604	40	15.0	92.5%	21 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	583 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.6	997^th of 4675 public elementary schools	78.7%		72.8	1045^th of 4647 public elementary schools	77.5%	48									54.0	52.7	53.6				43.2	70.3	76.8				49.3			$12,782	$1,660	$11,122
Promesa College Prep Brownsville	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1944 E Alton Gloor Blvd	Brownsville	78526	Cameron County	Valere Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 295-7778	192	13	14.8	94.3%	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	190 (99.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.6	2067^th of 4675 public elementary schools	55.8%		60.5	1583^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	65.9%	484									64.3	52.6	25.0	41.7	83.3	30.0	46.4	52.6	25.0	50.0	100.0	20.0	12.5	10.0	10.0	$10,094	$2,387	$7,706
Gallegos Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2700 Avenida Rancho Viejo	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 547-4230	396	29	13.5	98.7%	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	395 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.7	2443^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	47.7%		47	2352^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	49.4%	91			80.0						43.1	39.1	54.9				31.4	50.0	44.2				21.2			$12,222	$1,700	$10,522
Jubilee Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1025 Main St	Brownsville	78526	Cameron County	Jubilee Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 641-4150	471	26	17.9	93.0%	15 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	454 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.9	3629^th of 4675 public elementary schools	22.4%		20.1	3996^th of 4647 public elementary schools	14.0%	367		14.3	33.3		0.0	0.0	0.0	35.3	27.1	36.2	47.1	41.4	39.5	41.2	22.9	34.0	29.4	27.6	25.6		15.7	20.6	14.7	$10,644	$1,940	$8,705
Breeden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3955 Dana Ave	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 554-4730	569	35	16.4	81.4%	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	567 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65	1337^th of 4675 public elementary schools	71.4%		74.6	978^th of 4647 public elementary schools	79.0%	359									37.8	67.1	60.8				34.2	54.0	69.6				33.3			$10,994	$1,450	$9,544
Hudson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2980 Fm 802	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 698-0447	666	45	14.7	86.3%	10 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	646 (97.0%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	75.4	925^th of 4675 public elementary schools	80.2%		67	1295^th of 4647 public elementary schools	72.1%	370									63.0	62.0	64.3				48.2	63.3	81.9				20.2			$10,893	$1,709	$9,184
Benavides Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3101 McAllen Rd	Brownsville	78520	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 350-3250	882	53	16.4	82.9%	10 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	868 (98.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	88.3	435^th of 4675 public elementary schools	90.7%		86	533^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	88.5%	98									65.8	73.1	72.7				52.7	75.3	80.0				42.7			$10,424	$1,646	$8,778
Pullam Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Madrid Ave	Brownsville	78520	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 547-3700	841	51	16.5	71.2%	17 (2.0%)	2 (0.2%)	811 (96.4%)	9 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93.8	223^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	95.2%		87.1	479^th of 4647 public elementary schools	89.7%	256									69.8	77.2	80.0				61.9	71.3	80.9				60.9			$9,924	$1,375	$8,549

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Brownsville Academy

How many students attend Idea Brownsville Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 700 students attended Idea Brownsville Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Brownsville Academy?

Students at Idea Brownsville Academy are 96% Hispanic, 4% White.

Is Idea Brownsville Academy a good school?

Idea Brownsville Academy ranks 1887^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Idea Brownsville Academy in?

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