Idea Mays Academy

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Idea Mays Academy ranks 1258 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Mays Academy is a public charter elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With consistently strong academic performance, the school stands out as a high-achieving institution in the region.

Idea Mays Academy has a track record of outperforming both the Idea Public Schools district and the state of Texas on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 60.36% of 3rd-grade students at Idea Mays Academy were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 47.04% for the district and 48.85% for the state. The school's exceptional performance extends to other grade levels and subjects, including 4th and 5th-grade Reading, as well as 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade Mathematics. Idea Mays Academy also outperforms the state in 5th-grade Science, with 41.67% of students proficient or better, compared to 26.29% for the state.

Idea Mays Academy's strong academic performance is further highlighted by its statewide rankings. In the 2020-2021 school year, the school ranked 457 out of 4,578 elementary schools in Texas, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's ranking has fluctuated in recent years, it has maintained a 4-star rating for the 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 school years. Additionally, the school's exceptional performance extends to various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, with many of these subgroups earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. When compared to nearby public schools, such as Passmore Elementary, Glenn Elementary, and Hull Elementary, Idea Mays Academy's performance stands out, with the nearby schools generally having lower STAAR test scores and lower statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

1210 Horal Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245

(210) 529-3200

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1258^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,150

Student/teacher ratio: 24.0

Number of students: 693

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.6%

African American:

11.5%

White:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Mays Academy ranks better than 73.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 6^th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.6%), African American (11.5%), White (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Mays Academy is 24. 33 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Idea Mays Academy employs 28.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Mays Academy is $9,150. 28 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Mays Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Mays Academy 1258^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Mays Academy in the ranking list.)

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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 Mays Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Mays Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	62.64	1385^th	4479	69.1%
2021	88.48	457^th	4578	90.0%
2022	83.38	624^th	4581	86.4%
2023	78.03	841^st	4647	81.9%
2024	66.65	1258^th	4675	73.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Mays Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	58.36	1162^nd	3333	65.1%
2021	94.03	93^rd	3446	97.3%
2022	82.62	297^th	3487	91.5%
2023	53.96	1460^th	3556	58.9%
2024	40.31	2178^th	3638	40.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Mays Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	55.62	1120^th	3684	69.6%
2021	91.14	117^th	3799	96.9%
2022	68.82	744^th	3952	81.2%
2023	65.98	837^th	4086	79.5%
2024	48.86	1965^th	4261	53.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	69.40	845^th	4309	80.4%
2021	94.11	80^th	4451	98.2%
2022	85.51	287^th	4477	93.6%
2023	77.57	548^th	4521	87.9%
2024	66.61	1113^th	4560	75.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Mays Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	59.81	1514^th	4348	65.2%
2021	85.48	511^th	4499	88.6%
2022	71.71	1029^th	4561	77.4%
2023	73.12	971^st	4588	78.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Mays Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	86.41	226^th	4295	94.7%
2021	96.98	56^th	4331	98.7%
2022	85.50	293^rd	4461	93.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Mays Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	63.20	1312^th	4357	69.9%
2021	87.39	440^th	4498	90.2%
2022	86.90	426^th	4563	90.7%
2023	78.05	794^th	4585	82.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Mays Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	69.17	512^th	2515	79.6%
2021	93.33	82^nd	2444	96.6%
2023	83.01	231^st	2443	90.5%
2024	84.38	187^th	2421	92.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Mays Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	69.77	881^st	4188	79.0%
2021	91.97	168^th	4329	96.1%
2022	87.91	269^th	4376	93.9%
2023	80.81	491^st	4401	88.8%
2024	70.59	917^th	4431	79.3%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Mays Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	56.99	1286^th	3142	59.1%
2023	77.22	515^th	3106	83.4%
2024	47.51	1702^nd	3078	44.7%

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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 Mays Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	24	41	2	280	2	0	0	349
2018	35	45	3	396	0	0	4	483
2019	39	58	3	474	0	0	10	584
2020	33	61	3	564	0	0	16	677
2021	42	78	7	586	0	0	10	723
2022	50	60	7	548	0	0	9	674
2023	50	73	11	540	1	3	11	689
2024	39	80	8	545	0	8	13	693

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

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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 Mays Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	349	12.5	27.9	80.2
2018	483	29.3	16.4	89.9
2019	584	n/a	n/a	73.8
2020	677	25.5	26.4	76.7
2021	723	26.9	26.8	66.9
2022	674	36.3	18.5	65.6
2023	689	34.3	20.0	72.7
2024	693	28.8	24.0	74.7

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 Mays Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	349	12.5	27.9	80.2
2018	483	29.3	16.4	89.9
2019	584	n/a	n/a	73.8
2020	677	25.5	26.4	76.7
2021	723	26.9	26.8	66.9
2022	674	36.3	18.5	65.6
2023	689	34.3	20.0	72.7
2024	693	28.8	24.0	74.7

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 Mays Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,068 (10.9%)	$8,700 (89.1%)	$9,768
2020	$1,337 (14.1%)	$8,128 (85.9%)	$9,465
2021	$926 (10.1%)	$8,223 (89.9%)	$9,150

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Mays 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 1385^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 841^st of 4647 Elementary schools	12.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Mays Academy)	44	57	13%
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	43	47	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Mays Academy)	50	50
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)	41	35	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Mays Academy)	50	49	1%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)	44	46	2%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Mays Academy)	57	61	4%
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	584	689	18%
African American	58	73	25.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	11	266.7%
Hispanic	474	540	13.9%
Pacific Islander	0	3
White	39	50	28.2%
Two or More Races	10	11	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.8%	72.7%	1.1%

Schools Near Idea Mays 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idea Mays Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1210 Horal Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 529-3200	693	29	24.0	74.7%	39 (5.6%)	80 (11.5%)	545 (78.6%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)	13 (1.9%)	66.6	1258^th of 4675 public elementary schools	73.1%		78	841^st of 4647 public elementary schools	81.9%	417								60.4	60.0	64.2	36.0	47.4	45.8	41.7	$9,150	$926	$8,223
Driscoll Marbach Christian Church Dcc	Public	PK	8023 Marbach Rd	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Driscoll Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(361) 933-2064	7				0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	5 (71.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Meadow Village Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1406 Meadow Way Dr	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-0650	378	40	9.4	84.9%	22 (5.8%)	37 (9.8%)	308 (81.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	25.6	3710^th of 4675 public elementary schools	20.6%		24.6	3722^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	19.9%	12								24.6	39.2	37.5	27.9	33.3	36.1	15.3	$12,554	$1,741	$10,813
Hatchett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10700 Ingram Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-6850	611	46	13.2	80.7%	75 (12.3%)	66 (10.8%)	438 (71.7%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.0%)	17.2	4178^th of 4675 public elementary schools	10.6%		21.5	3909^th of 4647 public elementary schools	15.9%	269								36.5	17.7	37.6	19.5	18.1	21.7	15.1	$10,310	$1,137	$9,173
Harmony School Of Excellence - San Antonio	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2015 SW Loop 410	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Harmony Public Schools - South Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 645-7166	311	21	15.1	86.8%	20 (6.4%)	32 (10.3%)	247 (79.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	42.2	2687^th of 4675 public elementary schools	42.5%		35	3095^th of 4647 public elementary schools	33.4%	408								55.3	33.3	53.2	27.7	28.2	38.3	29.2	$12,804	$1,836	$10,969
Lighthouse Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	8138 Westshire Dr	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Lighthouse Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 674-4100	233	15	15.2	90.6%	3 (1.3%)	15 (6.4%)	209 (89.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	4.4	4655^th of 4675 public elementary schools	0.4%		5.1	4606^th of 4647 public elementary schools	0.9%	49								7.1	15.6	22.6	7.1	9.4	3.2	3.1	$23,564	$5,318	$18,246
Glenn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2385 Horal	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-2250	416	39	10.6	87.7%	19 (4.6%)	16 (3.8%)	375 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	20.8	3992^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	14.6%		14.6	4300^th of 4647 public elementary schools	7.5%	308	70.0	0.0	33.3	50.0	0.0	33.3	0.0	33.3	34.0	35.7	25.0	27.7	30.4	8.9	$11,940	$2,008	$9,932
Hull Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7320 Remuda Dr	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-0950	433	36	12.1	90.8%	14 (3.2%)	6 (1.4%)	408 (94.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	25.2	3733^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	20.1%		32.1	3270^th of 4647 public elementary schools	29.6%	463	8.0	27.3		32.0	25.0			42.9	34.0	34.9	34.2	20.4	32.6	11.6	$12,715	$2,070	$10,645
Westwood Terrace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2315 Hackamore Ln	San Antonio	78227	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-0300	411	38	10.7	89.1%	9 (2.2%)	13 (3.2%)	384 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	27.1	3614^th of 4675 public elementary schools	22.7%		21.7	3899^th of 4647 public elementary schools	16.1%	285	15.8	14.3	0.0	21.1	28.6	12.5	0.0	30.4	32.7	41.1	21.3	37.5	40.0	14.6	$12,290	$1,833	$10,457
Adams Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9627 Adams Hill Dr	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-1400	464	40	11.6	85.6%	38 (8.2%)	37 (8.0%)	369 (79.5%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	20.7	4003^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	14.4%		23.6	3793^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	18.4%	210								31.0	25.7	36.8	22.0	18.8	38.6	18.2	$11,028	$1,509	$9,519

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Mays Academy

What district is Idea Mays Academy in?

Idea Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Idea Mays Academy?

Students at Idea Mays Academy are 79% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Idea Mays Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 693 students attended Idea Mays Academy.

Is Idea Mays Academy a good school?

Idea Mays Academy ranks 1258^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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