Idea Mesquite Hills Academy

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Idea Mesquite Hills Academy ranks 2269 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Mesquite Hills Academy is a public charter elementary school in El Paso, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a focus on serving a predominantly Hispanic student population, the school stands out in its academic performance compared to nearby schools.

One key differentiator is Idea Mesquite Hills Academy's strong reading scores, outperforming both the El Paso Independent School District (ISD) and the state of Texas in the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading. However, the school lags behind in mathematics, an area that could use improvement. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to its lower overall performance compared to some of the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Desertaire Elementary and North Star Elementary in the Ysleta Independent School District (ISD).

While Idea Mesquite Hills Academy stands out in its racial makeup and reading performance, the school faces challenges in mathematics and science, as well as a higher student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools. Addressing these areas could help the school improve and better serve its diverse student population, ultimately providing a well-rounded education for the children of El Paso.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

11881 Dyer St
El Paso, TX 79934

(915) 888-4700

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2269^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 24.6

Number of students: 590

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

82.7%

African American:

7.1%

White:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Mesquite Hills Academy ranks better than 51.5% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.12. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Mesquite Hills Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Mesquite Hills Academy 2269^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Mesquite Hills Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White 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 all students at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.12	2269^th	4675	51.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.44	2410^th	3638	33.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.58	3008^th	4261	29.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.13	2179^th	4560	52.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.57	2384^th	4431	46.2%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	42.07	1920^th	3078	37.6%

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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 Mesquite Hills Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	33	28	5	323	2	6	1	398
2023	38	43	7	407	2	4	4	505
2024	41	42	8	488	2	2	7	590

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 Mesquite Hills Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	398	18.0	22.0	71.4
2023	505	22.4	22.5	82.2
2024	590	23.9	24.6	73.1

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 Mesquite Hills Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	398	18.0	22.0	71.4
2023	505	22.4	22.5	82.2
2024	590	23.9	24.6	73.1

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.

Schools Near Idea Mesquite Hills Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Spanish Mathematics (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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th 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 Mesquite Hills Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	11881 Dyer St	El Paso	79934	El Paso County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(915) 888-4700	590	24	24.6	73.1%	41 (6.9%)	42 (7.1%)	488 (82.7%)	8 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.2%)	48.1	2269^th of 4675 public elementary schools	51.5%					(n/a)					54.0	61.2	42.6	35.0	24.7	34.0	31.9
Desertaire Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6301 Tiger Eye Dr	El Paso	79924	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-6400	513	40	12.8	79.7%	32 (6.2%)	17 (3.3%)	451 (87.9%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.6%)	76.2	888^th of 4675 public elementary schools	81.0%		74.1	1002^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	78.4%	114	0.0	66.7			70.0	70.0	54.3	51.0	78.3	54.4	33.3	$10,146	$1,350	$8,796
North Star Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5950 Sean Haggerty	El Paso	79924	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-6700	493	37	13.3	73.0%	19 (3.9%)	20 (4.1%)	450 (91.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	72	1043^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	77.7%		85	578^th of 4647 public elementary schools	87.6%	465					60.2	62.4	50.6	48.2	63.4	54.3	35.8	$10,920	$1,416	$9,504
Barron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11155 Whitey Ford St	El Paso	79934	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 236-5075	365	29	12.7	82.5%	17 (4.7%)	25 (6.8%)	309 (84.7%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	24.4	3786^th of 4675 public elementary schools	19.0%		44.2	2521^st of 4647 public elementary schools	45.7%	1265					31.9	40.0	57.1	18.8	18.3	26.5	8.2	$13,170	$2,752	$10,419
Parkland Elementary	Public	K-5	6330 Deer Ave	El Paso	79924	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-6600	507	37	13.7	91.1%	15 (3.0%)	10 (2.0%)	475 (93.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	65.6	1305^th of 4675 public elementary schools	72.1%		66.6	1320^th of 4647 public elementary schools	71.6%	15	0.0				53.8	40.3	67.1	35.2	58.3	62.8	36.1	$10,653	$1,505	$9,148
Dr Joseph Torres Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10700 Rushing	El Paso	79924	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 230-2000	561	11	49.6	85.4%	39 (7.0%)	43 (7.7%)	461 (82.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	11 (2.0%)	30.6	3395^th of 4675 public elementary schools	27.4%		42.7	2619^th of 4647 public elementary schools	43.6%	776	16.7		0.0		42.1	32.9	54.2	30.3	24.1	32.5	13.3	$11,310	$1,402	$9,907
Tom Lea Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4851 Marcus Uribe Dr	El Paso	79934	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 774-7725	785	50	15.7	57.8%	90 (11.5%)	47 (6.0%)	575 (73.2%)	11 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (0.9%)	53 (6.8%)	76	896^th of 4675 public elementary schools	80.8%		78.6	816^th of 4647 public elementary schools	82.4%	80					57.8	57.4	70.1	45.9	43.1	75.0	49.2	$9,943	$2,067	$7,876
Newman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10275 Alcan Dr	El Paso	79924	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 587-3580	266	22	12.1	95.1%	11 (4.1%)	11 (4.1%)	234 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.4%)	26.3	3668^th of 4675 public elementary schools	21.5%		34.2	3143^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	32.4%	525	0.0	33.3	16.7	33.3	41.9	46.7	41.3	27.9	16.7	32.6	4.4	$13,757	$2,738	$11,019
Nixon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11141 Loma Roja	El Paso	79934	El Paso County	El Paso Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 849-5700	576	37	15.4	70.7%	71 (12.3%)	55 (9.5%)	409 (71.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	32 (5.6%)	37.1	2990^th of 4675 public elementary schools	36.0%		36.6	3000^th of 4647 public elementary schools	35.4%	10					54.8	38.2	41.3	51.6	34.2	33.3	7.5	$11,778	$2,541	$9,237
Dolphin Terrace Elementary	Public	K-5	9790 Pickerel Dr	El Paso	79924	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-6500	474	32	14.7	70.3%	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	458 (96.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	48.9	2216^th of 4675 public elementary schools	52.6%		55.8	1837^th of 4647 public elementary schools	60.5%	379	14.3				50.0	40.3	47.7	42.1	59.2	47.7	13.5	$10,377	$1,289	$9,088

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Mesquite Hills Academy

What is the racial makeup of Idea Mesquite Hills Academy?

Students at Idea Mesquite Hills Academy are 83% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Is Idea Mesquite Hills Academy a good school?

Idea Mesquite Hills Academy ranks 2269^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Idea Mesquite Hills Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 590 students attended Idea Mesquite Hills Academy.

What district is Idea Mesquite Hills Academy in?

Idea Public Schools

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