Idea Riverview Academy

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Idea Riverview Academy ranks 1365 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Riverview Academy is a public charter elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving around 830 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Brownsville Independent School District, which is ranked 455 out of 968 districts in the state.

Idea Riverview Academy consistently outperforms both the district and the state of Texas in academic achievement, particularly in reading and mathematics. In 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade students achieved 65.18% proficiency in STAAR Reading, compared to 53.11% for the district and 53.96% for Texas. In STAAR Mathematics, Idea Riverview's 5th-graders achieved an impressive 80.53% proficiency, far exceeding the district's 43.38% and the state's 48.96%. The school's performance is especially strong among its Hispanic, English Language Learner (ELL), economically disadvantaged, and at-risk student populations, ranking in the top 714, 559, and 400 out of thousands of Texas elementary schools, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools in the Brownsville area, such as Canales Elementary and Putegnat Elementary, Idea Riverview Academy consistently outperforms them in STAAR test scores, particularly in science, where the school's 5th-graders achieved 60.18% proficiency, compared to only 4.94% at Canales and 19.05% at Putegnat. The school's strong academic performance, effective resource allocation, and focus on serving its diverse student population make it a standout example in the Brownsville area.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

30 Palm Dr
Brownsville, TX 78520

(956) 832-5900

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1365^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,596

Student/teacher ratio: 24.2

Number of students: 830

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.9%

White:

2.9%

Asian:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Riverview Academy ranks better than 70.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 9^th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.64. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.9%), White (2.9%), Asian (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Riverview Academy is 24.2. 37 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idea Riverview Academy employs 34.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Riverview Academy is $9,596, which is the 22^nd highest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Idea Riverview 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 Riverview Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Riverview Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	68.73	1126^th	4479	74.9%
2021	49.93	2036^th	4578	55.5%
2022	64.69	1391^st	4581	69.6%
2023	69.83	1171^st	4647	74.8%
2024	64.64	1365^th	4675	70.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Riverview Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	79.55	335^th	3333	89.9%
2021	56.32	1160^th	3446	66.3%
2022	64.91	903^rd	3487	74.1%
2023	73.16	604^th	3556	83.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Riverview Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	60.30	929^th	3684	74.8%
2021	18.76	3741^st	3799	1.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	83.57	307^th	4309	92.9%
2021	60.89	1353^rd	4451	69.6%
2022	76.15	605^th	4477	86.5%
2023	81.88	400^th	4521	91.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Riverview Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	61.98	1396^th	4348	67.9%
2021	51.64	1934^th	4499	57.0%
2022	66.41	1252^nd	4561	72.5%
2023	66.27	1259^th	4588	72.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Riverview Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	94.89	68^th	4295	98.4%
2021	61.99	1102^nd	4331	74.6%
2022	76.40	559^th	4461	87.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Riverview Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	72.43	919^th	4357	78.9%
2021	47.99	2083^rd	4498	53.7%
2022	61.19	1532^nd	4563	66.4%
2023	69.74	1138^th	4585	75.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Riverview Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	75.75	623^rd	4188	85.1%
2021	57.81	1466^th	4329	66.1%
2022	70.41	910^th	4376	79.2%
2023	75.50	714^th	4401	83.8%

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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 Riverview Academy

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	Total
2016	7	2	405	414
2017	5	1	496	502
2018	10	2	612	624
2019	15	2	736	753
2020	19	3	828	850
2021	22	3	830	855
2022	23	2	786	811
2023	24	2	804	830

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 Riverview Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	414	12.0	34.5	92.5
2017	502	17.4	28.7	95.6
2018	624	32.8	18.9	92.3
2019	753	n/a	n/a	94.8
2020	850	30.9	27.5	94.4
2021	855	29.7	28.7	95.7
2022	811	38.0	21.3	94.6
2023	830	34.1	24.2	96.4

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 Riverview Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	414	12.0	34.5	92.5
2017	502	17.4	28.7	95.6
2018	624	32.8	18.9	92.3
2019	753	n/a	n/a	94.8
2020	850	30.9	27.5	94.4
2021	855	29.7	28.7	95.7
2022	811	38.0	21.3	94.6
2023	830	34.1	24.2	96.4

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 Riverview Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,320 (14.7%)	$7,690 (85.3%)	$9,010
2020	$1,420 (15.6%)	$7,684 (84.4%)	$9,103
2021	$1,657 (17.3%)	$7,939 (82.7%)	$9,596

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Riverview 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 1126^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1171^st of 4647 Elementary schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Riverview Academy)	49	50	1%
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	43	47	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Riverview Academy)	58	50	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	41	35	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Riverview Academy)	52	50	2%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	44	46	2%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Riverview Academy)	56	38	18%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	43	38	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	753	830	10.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	736	804	9.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	15	24	60%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.8%	96.4%	1.6%

Schools Near Idea Riverview 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 Reading (2024)					STAAR Mathematics (2024)					STAAR Science (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 Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idea Riverview Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	30 Palm Dr	Brownsville	78520	Cameron County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 832-5900	830	34	24.2	96.4%	24 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	804 (96.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64.6	1365^th of 4675 public elementary schools	70.8%		69.8	1171^st of 4647 public elementary schools	74.8%	194			37.5			42.9	14.3	33.6	54.1	65.2			31.6	47.2	80.5			60.2	$9,596	$1,657	$7,939
Skinner Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	411 W St Charles St	Brownsville	78520	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 982-2830	333	22	14.9	99.1%	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	329 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.4	3411^th of 4675 public elementary schools	27.0%		34.7	3111^th of 4647 public elementary schools	33.1%	300	83.3	22.2		66.7	11.1			26.2	24.2	29.2			29.3	39.4	59.6			14.6	$16,226	$1,913	$14,313
Putegnat Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	730 E 8th St	Brownsville	78520	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 548-8930	478	29	16.5	98.5%	21 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	457 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.6	2590^th of 4675 public elementary schools	44.6%		42.6	2627^th of 4647 public elementary schools	43.5%	37	33.3	0.0	40.0	11.1	0.0	7.7	0.0	32.0	58.5	47.5			40.0	50.9	29.7			19.1	$11,103	$1,468	$9,635
Port O Connor School	Public	PK, KG-5	508 W Monroe St	Brownsville	77982	Calhoun County	Calhoun County Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 983-2341	63	8	7.9	55.6%	36 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (39.7%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	72.5	1028^th of 4675 public elementary schools	78.0%		97.1	92^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	98.0%	936									60.0	91.7				60.0	83.3			8.3	$14,017	$1,315	$12,702
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville	Public, Charter	PK, KG-7	1124 Central Blvd	Brownsville	78520	Cameron County	Harmony Public Schools - South Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 574-9555	522	39	13.4	94.1%	12 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	501 (96.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	21.6	3947^th of 4675 public elementary schools	15.6%		28.4	3491^st of 4647 public elementary schools	24.9%	456		66.7						22.0	27.0	29.3	50.0	40.9	19.2	26.8	31.0	33.3	22.7	13.8	$12,044	$1,810	$10,234
Sharp Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1439 Palm Blvd	Brownsville	78520	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 982-2930	470	29	16.3	89.6%	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	464 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.5	1567^th of 4675 public elementary schools	66.5%		58.3	1689^th of 4647 public elementary schools	63.7%	122								46.0	50.8	50.8			27.0	69.8	70.8			29.2	$11,143	$1,601	$9,543
Russell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Lakeside Blvd	Brownsville	78520	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 548-8960	486	34	14.2	97.9%	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	482 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.4	2392^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	48.8%		44.1	2525^th of 4647 public elementary schools	45.7%	133	0.0		20.0	0.0			0.0	46.7	37.0	47.7			23.3	35.6	60.6			35.4	$11,368	$1,647	$9,721
Canales Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1811 International Blvd	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 548-8900	654	40	16.2	97.2%	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	643 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.5	4011^th of 4675 public elementary schools	14.2%		18.8	4076^th of 4647 public elementary schools	12.3%	65	15.4	14.3	0.0	7.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	16.9	42.1	34.2			10.0	37.0	39.5			4.9	$10,718	$1,670	$9,048
Martin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 Stanford Ave	Brownsville	78520	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 982-2730	438	29	15.0	87.7%	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	434 (99.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.8	1881^st of 4675 public elementary schools	59.8%		62	1510^th of 4647 public elementary schools	67.5%	371			16.7			16.7	0.0	31.6	55.8	52.8			40.0	58.5	50.9			26.4	$12,210	$1,754	$10,456
Garden Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	855 Military Hwy	Brownsville	78520	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 982-2630	398	27	14.7	99.0%	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	392 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	61.5	1511^th of 4675 public elementary schools	67.7%		53.5	1975^th of 4647 public elementary schools	57.5%	464								64.8	47.2	50.0			52.8	64.2	61.1			3.7	$14,369	$2,018	$12,351

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Riverview Academy

Is Idea Riverview Academy a good school?

Idea Riverview Academy ranks 1365^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Riverview Academy?

Students at Idea Riverview Academy are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.

How many students attend Idea Riverview Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 830 students attended Idea Riverview Academy.

What district is Idea Riverview Academy in?

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