Idea Montopolis Academy

Summary:

Idea Montopolis Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in Austin, Texas, with a diverse student population that is majority Hispanic (87.75%). The school is part of the Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas district, which is ranked 455 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Idea Montopolis Academy's overall student performance on STAAR tests is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, the school stands out in a few key areas. It consistently outperforms the district and state in 5th grade STAAR Reading, with 68% of students proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to 58% for the district and 56% for the state. The school also performs well in 5th grade STAAR Science, with 43.59% proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 29.72% for the district and 26.29% for the state. Additionally, the school ranks in the top 207 out of 2,443 Texas elementary schools for African American students, the top 1,318 out of 4,401 for Hispanic students, and the top 807 out of 3,556 for English Language Learners.

Compared to nearby traditional public schools, such as Zavala Elementary in Austin ISD and Baty Elementary in Del Valle ISD, Idea Montopolis Academy's performance is generally stronger, particularly in 3rd grade reading. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 2 and 3 stars over the years, suggesting it may be facing some challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance. Additionally, the school serves a high-needs population, with 93.37% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 1701 Vargas Rd
       Austin, TX  78741


(512) 646-2800

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2548th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,904 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.5 Help
Number of students:  679

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.0%
African American:
5.7%
White:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92% Help


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Compare Details Idea Montopolis Academy ranks worse than 54.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 31st 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 44.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89%), African American (5.7%), White (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Montopolis Academy is 24.5. 37 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Montopolis Academy is $8,904. 34 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Montopolis Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Montopolis Academy 2548th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Montopolis Academy in the ranking list.)

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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 Montopolis Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Montopolis Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 49.93 2313th 4286 46.0%
2017 35.74 2794th 4329 35.5%
2018 55.93 1686th 4359 61.3%
2019 50.05 2046th 4479 54.3%
2021 38.10 2672nd 4578 41.6%
2022 51.47 2072nd 4581 54.8%
2023 57.43 1732nd 4647 62.7%
2024 44.08 2548th 4675 45.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Montopolis Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.81 379th 3226 88.3%
2019 68.41 704th 3333 78.9%
2021 56.24 1164th 3446 66.2%
2022 65.36 888th 3487 74.5%
2023 67.66 807th 3556 77.3%
2024 44.76 1918th 3638 47.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Montopolis Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.44 3093rd 3558 13.1%
2021 40.27 2031st 3799 46.5%
2022 61.95 977th 3952 75.3%
2023 30.68 3070th 4086 24.9%
2024 47.55 2054th 4261 51.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Montopolis Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.65 843rd 4264 80.2%
2019 61.31 1287th 4309 70.1%
2021 47.73 2194th 4451 50.7%
2022 62.23 1352nd 4477 69.8%
2023 70.21 893rd 4521 80.2%
2024 50.90 2126th 4560 53.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Idea Montopolis Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.44 1570th 4306 63.5%
2019 45.99 2280th 4348 47.6%
2021 32.99 2995th 4499 33.4%
2022 44.28 2519th 4561 44.8%
2023 56.02 1797th 4588 60.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Montopolis Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.95 197th 4240 95.4%
2019 83.05 336th 4295 92.2%
2021 61.10 1160th 4331 73.2%
2022 73.43 681st 4461 84.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Idea Montopolis Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.25 1831st 4319 57.6%
2019 52.65 1848th 4357 57.6%
2021 44.42 2297th 4498 48.9%
2022 57.39 1742nd 4563 61.8%
2023 58.65 1654th 4585 63.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Idea Montopolis Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.01 971st 2483 60.9%
2019 44.85 1341st 2515 46.7%
2021 38.99 1456th 2444 40.4%
2023 84.48 207th 2443 91.5%
2024 76.58 324th 2421 86.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Montopolis Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.56 1187th 4168 71.5%
2019 55.62 1627th 4188 61.2%
2021 42.84 2388th 4329 44.8%
2022 58.05 1579th 4376 63.9%
2023 62.97 1318th 4401 70.1%
2024 46.81 2310th 4431 47.9%
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Rank History for White students at Idea Montopolis Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.40 71st 3142 97.7%
2021 51.97 1418th 3082 54.0%
2023 49.34 1647th 3106 47.0%
2024 5.68 3037th 3078 1.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Idea Montopolis Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 14 26 1 336 1 0 3 0 381
2015 21 36 0 519 4 0 2 0 582
2016 22 31 0 660 1 0 2 0 716
2017 15 22 2 675 0 0 2 0 716
2018 29 31 2 635 0 1 6 0 704
2019 26 38 1 644 0 1 7 0 717
2020 25 40 1 623 0 0 5 0 694
2021 40 43 1 641 0 2 6 0 733
2022 43 44 1 613 0 1 4 0 706
2023 31 45 3 609 1 1 4 0 694
2024 28 39 2 604 1 1 4 0 679

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 Montopolis Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 381 19.3 19.6 93.4
2015 582 23.0 25.3 91.1
2016 716 26.0 27.5 94.6
2017 716 25.2 28.3 94
2018 704 35.6 19.7 89.2
2019 717 n/a n/a 90.1
2020 694 28.2 24.6 87.8
2021 733 22.9 31.9 87.7
2022 706 34.0 20.7 90.1
2023 694 31.4 22.0 93.4
2024 679 27.6 24.5 92

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 Montopolis Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 381 19.3 19.6 93.4
2015 582 23.0 25.3 91.1
2016 716 26.0 27.5 94.6
2017 716 25.2 28.3 94
2018 704 35.6 19.7 89.2
2019 717 n/a n/a 90.1
2020 694 28.2 24.6 87.8
2021 733 22.9 31.9 87.7
2022 706 34.0 20.7 90.1
2023 694 31.4 22.0 93.4
2024 679 27.6 24.5 92

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Idea Montopolis Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,064 (11.3%) $8,377 (88.7%) $9,441
2020 $1,311 (13.0%) $8,806 (87.0%) $10,117
2021 $943 (10.6%) $7,961 (89.4%) $8,904

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Montopolis 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 2046th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1732nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Montopolis Academy)4153
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)4347
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Montopolis Academy)4535
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)4135
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Montopolis Academy)3656
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)4446
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Montopolis Academy)4534
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)4338
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Idea Montopolis Academy)5468
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Idea Montopolis Academy)5047
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)5947
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Idea Montopolis Academy)5944
 15%
   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 Students717694
 3.2%
African American3845
 18.4%
American Indian01
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic644609
 5.4%
Pacific Islander11
White2631
 19.2%
Two or More Races74
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.1%93.4%
 3.3%


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Idea Montopolis Academy ranks 2548th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 679 students attended Idea Montopolis Academy.

Students at Idea Montopolis Academy are 89% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% White.


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