Summary:
Idea Mesa Hills Academy is a public charter elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving 739 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the El Paso Independent School District, which is ranked 455 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Idea Mesa Hills Academy has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (85.52%) compared to nearby public schools, its academic performance lags behind. The school's 3rd-5th grade reading proficiency rates (50-55%) are slightly below the state and district averages, and its math proficiency rates (25.81-38.32%) are significantly lower. Additionally, the school's White students and English Language Learner students rank in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, while its Special Education students rank in the top quartile. Interestingly, nearby public schools like Guerrero Elementary, Mesita Elementary, and Polk Elementary generally outperform Idea Mesa Hills Academy in reading, math, and science proficiency, despite serving similar student populations.
Another factor to consider is the school's spending per student, which at $9,922 in 2020-2021 is lower than the nearby public schools, which range from $10,031 to $15,024 per student. This, combined with the school's high free/reduced lunch rate (81.87%), may contribute to the performance gaps observed. Overall, Idea Mesa Hills Academy has a relatively low statewide ranking, placing in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, while some nearby public schools have higher rankings and ratings.
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Detail:
Public, Charter K-5
District:
Idea Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
2585th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,922
Student/teacher ratio: 23.4
Number of students: 721
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
87.2%
White:
6.7%
African American:
4.4%
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Asian:
0.8%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Two or more races:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.3%
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