Idea Academy Alamo

Summary:

Idea Academy Alamo is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-5 in Alamo, Texas, with a predominantly Hispanic student population of over 96%.

While Idea Academy Alamo is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (ISD), the school's student performance on STAAR tests is generally below the state and district averages. For example, in 5th grade reading, Idea Academy Alamo had a 46.34% proficiency rate compared to 53.11% for the Idea Public Schools district and 53.96% for Texas. The school also faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 96% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, Idea Academy Alamo spends around $8,900 per student, which is lower than the spending levels of the nearby Donna Independent School District (ISD) and Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD schools.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD and Donna ISD generally outperform Idea Academy Alamo on STAAR tests, especially in reading and math. For instance, Sgt Leonel Trevino Elementary and Alfred Sorensen Elementary have higher proficiency rates than Idea Academy Alamo across multiple grade levels and subjects. This suggests that the school's lower academic performance may be related to its resource constraints and the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 325 E Sh 495
       Alamo, TX  78516


(956) 588-4005

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
3289th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,902 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  704

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.2%
White:
2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Idea Academy Alamo ranks worse than 70.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 44th 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 32.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.2%), White (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Academy Alamo is 23.6. 29 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Academy Alamo is $8,902. 35 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Academy Alamo:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Academy Alamo 3289th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Academy Alamo in the ranking list.)

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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 Academy Alamo

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Rank History for all students at Idea Academy Alamo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 70.24 1254th 4320 71.0%
2016 58.57 1855th 4286 56.7%
2017 51.77 1869th 4329 56.8%
2018 45.44 2222nd 4359 49.0%
2019 46.67 2245th 4479 49.9%
2021 34.34 2867th 4578 37.4%
2022 46.83 2324th 4581 49.3%
2023 34.31 3133rd 4647 32.6%
2024 32.46 3289th 4675 29.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Academy Alamo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.36 1529th 3226 52.6%
2019 41.04 2058th 3333 38.3%
2021 45.60 1726th 3446 49.9%
2022 52.15 1518th 3487 56.5%
2023 42.50 2098th 3556 41.0%
2024 34.88 2497th 3638 31.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Academy Alamo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.23 3987th 4086 2.4%
2024 20.81 3780th 4261 11.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Academy Alamo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.16 1623rd 4264 61.9%
2019 57.08 1563rd 4309 63.7%
2021 44.29 2439th 4451 45.2%
2022 56.12 1733rd 4477 61.3%
2023 45.44 2523rd 4521 44.2%
2024 42.45 2710th 4560 40.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Idea Academy Alamo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.11 2163rd 4306 49.8%
2019 49.67 2075th 4348 52.3%
2021 37.82 2701st 4499 40.0%
2022 47.27 2319th 4561 49.2%
2023 40.84 2739th 4588 40.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Academy Alamo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.31 1235th 4240 70.9%
2019 63.41 1133rd 4295 73.6%
2021 54.05 1562nd 4331 63.9%
2022 67.51 961st 4461 78.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Idea Academy Alamo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.22 2366th 4319 45.2%
2019 43.66 2418th 4357 44.5%
2021 31.42 3079th 4498 31.5%
2022 45.57 2406th 4563 47.3%
2023 29.74 3429th 4585 25.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Academy Alamo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.55 1849th 4168 55.6%
2019 51.49 1887th 4188 54.9%
2021 44.29 2294th 4329 47.0%
2022 52.90 1903rd 4376 56.5%
2023 42.27 2618th 4401 40.5%
2024 37.88 2896th 4431 34.6%
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Rank History for White students at Idea Academy Alamo

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.20 3009th 3082 2.4%
2023 15.45 2884th 3106 7.1%
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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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Open Quote Idea Alamo is EXCELLENT! My granddaughter is in kindergarten in Mrs. Maria Perez's class. Even though my granddaughter is only 5 years old, I can see how much she enjoys her classes, her teachers, and most of all how proud she is to let everyone know that she goes to Idea Alamo. We have personally met a lot of students and parents from other Idea Schools when we are shopping or running errands. My granddaughter spots the students with excitement by their uniforms and wants to find out if which Idea School they attend, hoping they attend hers. I have great respect and admiration for the teachers and staff. Everyone is very helpful toward each other as well as anyone else that needs help. I'm amazed on how the students are very well behaved and disciplined. The Principal, Mrs. Anna Garza and Asst. Principal, Mrs. Kathy Arce do everything possible for the betterment of all the students and the school itself. God Bless everyone at Idea Alamo. And yes, I have witness everything because I have been a volunteer at Idea Alamo a few times. I must say "I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!". Close Quote



Enrollment information for Idea Academy Alamo

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 0 0 0 103 2 0 0 0 105
2012 1 0 0 231 0 0 0 0 232
2013 1 0 0 346 0 0 0 0 347
2014 5 0 0 469 0 0 0 0 474
2015 4 0 0 605 0 0 0 0 609
2016 7 0 0 814 0 0 0 0 821
2017 21 0 0 842 0 0 0 0 863
2018 21 0 0 853 0 0 0 0 874
2019 23 0 0 839 0 0 0 0 862
2020 27 0 0 809 0 0 0 0 836
2021 43 0 0 812 0 0 0 0 855
2022 32 0 0 747 0 0 0 0 779
2023 29 0 0 773 0 0 1 0 803
2024 20 0 0 684 0 0 0 0 704

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 Academy Alamo

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 105 6.1 17.0 88.6
2012 232 9.0 25.5 94
2013 347 12.8 27.0 95.7
2014 474 17.9 26.4 95.8
2015 609 20.0 30.4 93.3
2016 821 19.0 43.2 95.7
2017 863 29.4 29.3 96.3
2018 874 40.6 21.5 94.2
2019 862 n/a n/a 93.2
2020 836 30.0 27.8 92.9
2021 855 30.4 28.0 94.4
2022 779 32.3 24.0 94.6
2023 803 34.8 23.0 96.5
2024 704 29.7 23.6 94.9

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 Academy Alamo

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 105 6.1 17.0 88.6
2012 232 9.0 25.5 94
2013 347 12.8 27.0 95.7
2014 474 17.9 26.4 95.8
2015 609 20.0 30.4 93.3
2016 821 19.0 43.2 95.7
2017 863 29.4 29.3 96.3
2018 874 40.6 21.5 94.2
2019 862 n/a n/a 93.2
2020 836 30.0 27.8 92.9
2021 855 30.4 28.0 94.4
2022 779 32.3 24.0 94.6
2023 803 34.8 23.0 96.5
2024 704 29.7 23.6 94.9

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 Academy Alamo

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,631 (18.4%) $7,211 (81.6%) $8,842
2020 $1,905 (21.3%) $7,056 (78.7%) $8,961
2021 $1,783 (20.0%) $7,119 (80.0%) $8,902

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Idea Academy Alamo

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2245th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3133rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Idea Academy Alamo)4146
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)4347
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Academy Alamo)3432
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)4135
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Idea Academy Alamo)3731
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)4446
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Academy Alamo)4127
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)4338
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Idea Academy Alamo)4954
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Idea Public Schools)5458
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Idea Academy Alamo)5441
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Idea Public Schools)5947
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Idea Academy Alamo)7126
 45%
   5th Grade Science (Idea Public Schools)6037
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students862803
 6.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic839773
 7.9%
Pacific Islander00
White2329
 26.1%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.2%96.5%
 3.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 704 students attended Idea Academy Alamo.

Idea Academy Alamo ranks 3289th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Idea Academy Alamo are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.


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