Idea Spears Academy

Summary:

Idea Spears Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 741 students in grades K-5 in Houston, Texas. The school is part of the Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy district, which is ranked 455 out of 968 districts in the state and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite serving a predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population, Idea Spears Academy consistently underperforms the district and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.33% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 47.04% for the district and 48.85% for Texas. The school has been ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools for the past three years, receiving 1 or 0 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger. Interestingly, the nearby public schools, such as Donna Lewis Elementary and Hoyland Elementary, generally outperform Idea Spears Academy in academic achievement, despite serving similar student populations.

Idea Spears Academy spends significantly more per student ($13,540 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby public schools, yet this does not translate to better academic outcomes. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio (24.2 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby public schools, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Despite these resources, Idea Spears Academy's performance has remained consistently low over the past three school years, with no significant improvement in test scores or school rankings, particularly for its African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education student subgroups.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2010 Spears Rd
Houston, TX 77067

(832) 366-1309

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
4159^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,540

Student/teacher ratio: 27.3

Number of students: 750

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

55.3%

African American:

41.7%

White:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Spears Academy ranks worse than 89% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 53^rd among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (55.3%), African American (41.7%), White (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Spears Academy is 27.3, which is the highest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Idea Spears Academy employs 27.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Spears Academy is $13,540, which is the 4^th highest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Spears Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Spears Academy 4159^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Spears Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

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 Spears Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Spears Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	11.84	4342^nd	4581	5.2%
2023	18.53	4098^th	4647	11.8%
2024	17.49	4159^th	4675	11.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Spears Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	24.52	3007^th	3487	13.8%
2023	32.05	2673^rd	3556	24.8%
2024	19.51	3287^th	3638	9.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Spears Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	19.61	3698^th	3952	6.4%
2023	34.08	2806^th	4086	31.3%
2024	14.70	4081^st	4261	4.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	16.05	4196^th	4477	6.3%
2023	28.04	3640^th	4521	19.5%
2024	19.98	4122^nd	4560	9.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Spears Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	16.70	4158^th	4561	8.8%
2023	18.95	4088^th	4588	10.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Spears Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	25.86	3748^th	4461	16.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Spears Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.52	4368^th	4563	4.3%
2023	20.38	3986^th	4585	13.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Spears Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.24	1768^th	2443	27.6%
2024	32.98	1755^th	2421	27.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Spears Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	14.41	4160^th	4376	4.9%
2023	26.46	3573^rd	4401	18.8%
2024	18.67	4029^th	4431	9.1%

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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 Spears Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	10	179	5	188	3	4	0	389
2022	9	299	2	297	1	2	0	610
2023	13	325	4	391	2	2	4	741
2024	14	313	3	415	0	2	3	750

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 Spears Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	389	17.3	22.4	83.8
2022	610	25.6	23.7	79.2
2023	741	30.5	24.2	93.1
2024	750	27.4	27.3	90

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 Spears Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	389	17.3	22.4	83.8
2022	610	25.6	23.7	79.2
2023	741	30.5	24.2	93.1
2024	750	27.4	27.3	90

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 Spears Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$2,577 (19.0%)	$10,963 (81.0%)	$13,540

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Spears 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 Spears Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2010 Spears Rd	Houston	77067	Harris County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 366-1309	750	27	27.3	90.0%	14 (1.9%)	313 (41.7%)	415 (55.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	17.5	4159^th of 4675 public elementary schools	11.0%		18.5	4098^th of 4647 public elementary schools	11.8%	61								33.3	30.4	40.5	25.0	16.5	23.8	5.7	$13,540	$2,577	$10,963
Heritage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12255 T C Jester Blvd	Houston	77067	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8510	729	49	14.7	95.6%	9 (1.2%)	237 (32.5%)	453 (62.1%)	16 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.6%)	16.2	4227^th of 4675 public elementary schools	9.6%		34.1	3152^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	32.2%	1075	0.0	15.8	0.0	0.0	0.0	10.0	0.0	29.8	19.6	27.4	36.8	21.0	26.2	4.7	$11,982	$1,614	$10,367
Clark Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1825 Rushworth Dr	Houston	77014	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8540	851	58	14.6	94.8%	12 (1.4%)	339 (39.8%)	466 (54.8%)	8 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.7%)	18.5	4115^th of 4675 public elementary schools	12.0%		8	4516^th of 4647 public elementary schools	2.8%	401	2.4	16.7	15.0	2.9	8.0	17.7	0.0	17.8	22.5	38.5	16.5	28.9	44.3	5.1	$10,149	$1,590	$8,560
Deloras E Thompson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12470 Walters Rd	Houston	77014	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8480	646	50	13.0	88.5%	6 (0.9%)	282 (43.7%)	286 (44.3%)	53 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.6%)	20.3	4026^th of 4675 public elementary schools	13.9%		25.2	3682^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	20.8%	344	11.8	20.0						23.5	23.7	32.6	22.2	34.7	35.6	14.0	$11,041	$1,835	$9,206
Joan Link Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2815 Ridge Hollow Dr	Houston	77067	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8390	540	39	13.9	94.4%	11 (2.0%)	101 (18.7%)	413 (76.5%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	17.3	4175^th of 4675 public elementary schools	10.7%		25.1	3690^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.6%	485	4.2							22.4	30.8	24.2	33.3	27.7	15.4	7.7	$11,579	$1,704	$9,875
Hoyland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Wittershaw Dr	Houston	77090	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8810	690	48	14.3	93.8%	8 (1.2%)	381 (55.2%)	268 (38.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (4.1%)	30.4	3416^th of 4675 public elementary schools	26.9%		27.4	3542^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	23.8%	126	13.3	14.3	20.0	18.2	7.1	0.0	0.0	38.1	41.3	43.8	24.8	30.7	32.1	20.7	$10,368	$1,513	$8,854
Spence Elementary	Public	1-5	1300 Gears Rd	Houston	77067	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 539-4050	663	36	18.5	95.5%	11 (1.7%)	180 (27.1%)	459 (69.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	12	4434^th of 4675 public elementary schools	5.2%		7.5	4533^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	2.5%	99	25.0	16.7	28.6	7.0	9.3	0.0	0.0	23.5	19.4	32.3	23.5	13.6	15.2	9.8	$9,897	$1,709	$8,188
Donna Lewis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3230 Spears Rd	Houston	77067	Harris County	Spring Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 891-8720	671	47	14.2	96.6%	11 (1.6%)	92 (13.7%)	546 (81.4%)	7 (1.0%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	56.9	1749^th of 4675 public elementary schools	62.6%		56.4	1797^th of 4647 public elementary schools	61.3%	48	0.0	44.4	0.0	20.0	37.5	0.0	0.0	34.0	53.8	48.9	41.5	62.8	56.7	26.7	$10,531	$1,509	$9,022
Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	12121 Veterans Memorial Dr St	Houston	77067	Harris County	Two Dimensions Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 440-8853	167	10	16.9	94.0%	1 (0.6%)	163 (97.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	12.1	4429^th of 4675 public elementary schools	5.3%		14.9	4287^th of 4647 public elementary schools	7.7%	142								23.1	46.2	27.3	7.7	7.7	9.1	0.0	$11,964	$2,817	$9,147
Conley Elementary	Public	1-5	3345 W Greens Rd	Houston	77066	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 537-5418	336	24	14.1	96.4%	7 (2.1%)	97 (28.9%)	209 (62.2%)	11 (3.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.4%)	38.5	2902^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	37.9%		29.7	3414^th of 4647 public elementary schools	26.5%	512	0.0	14.3		50.0				43.9	32.3	31.6	42.4	52.9	36.8	12.3	$12,138	$2,063	$10,075

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Spears Academy

How many students attend Idea Spears Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 750 students attended Idea Spears Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Spears Academy?

Students at Idea Spears Academy are 55% Hispanic, 42% African American, 2% White.

Is Idea Spears Academy a good school?

Idea Spears Academy ranks in the bottom 11.0% of Texas elementary schools.

What district is Idea Spears Academy in?

Idea Public Schools

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