Idea Round Rock Technical Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 550 students in grades K-5 in Round Rock, Texas. The school has a diverse student population and consistently outperforms the Round Rock Independent School District and the state of Texas in academic achievement, particularly in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, and Science.
Idea Round Rock Technical Academy's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, often ranking in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools for these groups. Despite having a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 66.12% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has been able to achieve exceptional results, outperforming many nearby public schools in the Round Rock and Pflugerville Independent School Districts. For example, the school's 3rd grade STAAR Reading proficiency rate of 64.66% is significantly higher than the nearby Claude Berkman Elementary (42.86%) and Bluebonnet Elementary (22.58%).
Idea Round Rock Technical Academy's consistent high performance, with a 4-star rating in 2023-2024 and a 3-star rating in the previous two years, demonstrates its effectiveness in providing a quality education to its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population. The school's strong academic outcomes, particularly for its low socioeconomic status students, who ranked 862 out of 4,521 Texas elementary schools in 2022-2023 with a 4-star rating, are a testament to the school's commitment to ensuring all students succeed.
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In the 2022-23 school year, 673 students attended Idea Round Rock Technical Academy.
Students at Idea Round Rock Technical Academy are 50% Hispanic, 25% African American, 15% White, 9% Asian, 1% Two or more races.
Idea Round Rock Technical Academy ranks 946th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.