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:
4159th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,540 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  24.2 Help
Number of students:  741

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.8%
African American:
43.9%
White:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Idea Spears Academy ranks worse than 89% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 53rd 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 17.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.8%), African American (43.9%), White (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Spears Academy is 24.2. 37 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Spears Academy is $13,540, which is the 4th highest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Idea Spears Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 11.84 4342nd 4581 5.2%
2023 18.53 4098th 4647 11.8%
2024 17.49 4159th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.52 3007th 3487 13.8%
2023 32.05 2673rd 3556 24.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.61 3698th 3952 6.4%
2023 34.08 2806th 4086 31.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.05 4196th 4477 6.3%
2023 28.04 3640th 4521 19.5%
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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 4158th 4561 8.8%
2023 18.95 4088th 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 3748th 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 4368th 4563 4.3%
2023 20.38 3986th 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 1768th 2443 27.6%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.41 4160th 4376 4.9%
2023 26.46 3573rd 4401 18.8%
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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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2021 10 179 5 188 3 4 0 0 389
2022 9 299 2 297 1 2 0 0 610
2023 13 325 4 391 2 2 4 0 741

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

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

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

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

Data source: Texas Department of Education


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In the 2022-23 school year, 741 students attended Idea Spears Academy.

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

Students at Idea Spears Academy are 53% Hispanic, 44% African American, 2% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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