Idea Robindale Academy

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Idea Robindale Academy ranks 2377 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Idea Robindale Academy is a public charter elementary school in Brownsville, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a student population that is 94% Hispanic, the school's performance on state assessments and overall ranking among Texas elementary schools raises some concerns.

Compared to nearby Breeden Elementary, Egly Elementary, and other Brownsville Independent School District schools, Idea Robindale Academy's STAAR test scores in reading, math, and science are generally lower, particularly in math. In 2023-2024, only 21.77% of 3rd graders at Idea Robindale were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to 40.86% statewide and 40.99% in the Brownsville ISD. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past three years, from 3014 out of 4581 in 2021-2022 to 2377 out of 4675 in 2023-2024, placing it in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools.

Despite serving a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds (over 90% receive free or reduced-price lunch), Idea Robindale Academy does not appear to be significantly outperforming the nearby traditional public schools that serve similar student populations. This raises questions about the school's ability to effectively support and educate its disadvantaged student population. The school's declining performance and rankings over time suggest that it may need to re-evaluate its strategies and implement more effective interventions to improve student outcomes, particularly for its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and special needs students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521

(956) 832-5300

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2377^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,435

Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

Number of students: 701

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.6%

White:

7.0%

Asian:

0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Robindale Academy ranks worse than 50.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 27^th among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.6%), White (7%), American Indian (0.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Robindale Academy is 22.2, which is the 13^th best among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Idea Robindale Academy employs 31.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Robindale Academy is $12,435, which is the 8^th highest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Robindale Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Robindale Academy 2377^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Robindale Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic 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 Idea Robindale Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Robindale Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	35.91	3014^th	4581	34.2%
2023	43.31	2579^th	4647	44.5%
2024	46.60	2377^th	4675	49.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Robindale Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	47.46	1800^th	3487	48.4%
2023	41.39	2170^th	3556	39.0%
2024	45.28	1886^th	3638	48.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Robindale Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	53.33	1378^th	3952	65.1%
2023	37.60	2495^th	4086	38.9%
2024	83.06	345^th	4261	91.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idea Robindale Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	48.53	2255^th	4477	49.6%
2023	54.56	1865^th	4521	58.7%
2024	57.41	1682^nd	4560	63.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Robindale Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	42.74	2605^th	4561	42.9%
2023	47.23	2342^nd	4588	49.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Robindale Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	55.58	1711^th	4461	61.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Robindale Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.41	3374^th	4563	26.1%
2023	39.77	2784^th	4585	39.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Robindale Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	42.83	2580^th	4376	41.0%
2023	47.26	2248^th	4401	48.9%
2024	54.47	1804^th	4431	59.3%

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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 Robindale Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	13	1	4	306	0	0	324
2021	42	2	3	421	0	0	468
2022	39	2	3	523	0	0	567
2023	38	1	3	676	0	0	718
2024	49	0	1	649	1	1	701

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 Robindale Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	324	13.2	24.3	87.3
2021	468	19.5	24.0	87.4
2022	567	30.4	18.6	88.4
2023	718	34.0	21.1	91.8
2024	701	31.4	22.2	87.6

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 Robindale Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	324	13.2	24.3	87.3
2021	468	19.5	24.0	87.4
2022	567	30.4	18.6	88.4
2023	718	34.0	21.1	91.8
2024	701	31.4	22.2	87.6

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 Robindale Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,525 (18.7%)	$10,980 (81.3%)	$13,506
2021	$2,201 (17.7%)	$10,233 (82.3%)	$12,435

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Robindale Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)						STAAR Mathematics (2024)					STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (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 Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idea Robindale Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	3802 E Ruben Torres Sr Blvd	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 832-5300	701	31	22.2	87.6%	49 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	649 (92.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	46.6	2377^th of 4675 public elementary schools	49.2%		43.3	2579^th of 4647 public elementary schools	44.5%	202									50.8	62.7	51.9				21.8	34.9	47.7			18.2			$12,435	$2,201	$10,233
Gonzalez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4350 Coffeeport Rd	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 831-6030	643	40	16.0	89.6%	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	626 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64.9	1349^th of 4675 public elementary schools	71.1%		67.3	1274^th of 4647 public elementary schools	72.6%	75		0.0							44.3	65.4	59.6				38.0	73.2	67.8			15.7			$10,462	$1,365	$9,097
Pena Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4975 Salida De La Luna	Brownsville	78526	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 547-7100	471	28	16.8	83.9%	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	469 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76.5	877^th of 4675 public elementary schools	81.2%		67.1	1290^th of 4647 public elementary schools	72.2%	413									64.2	70.9	65.1				62.7	60.0	60.3			19.1			$11,149	$1,563	$9,585
Hudson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2980 Fm 802	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 698-0447	700	47	14.7	83.0%	13 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	678 (96.9%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.4	925^th of 4675 public elementary schools	80.2%		67	1295^th of 4647 public elementary schools	72.1%	370									63.0	62.0	64.3				48.2	63.3	81.9			20.2			$10,893	$1,709	$9,184
Breeden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3955 Dana Ave	Brownsville	78520	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 554-4730	563	36	15.8	86.0%	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	560 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65	1337^th of 4675 public elementary schools	71.4%		74.6	978^th of 4647 public elementary schools	79.0%	359									37.8	67.1	60.8				34.2	54.0	69.6			33.3			$10,994	$1,450	$9,544
Egly Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	445 Land O Lakes	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 548-8850	533	37	14.3	91.6%	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	519 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.7	2169^th of 4675 public elementary schools	53.6%		44.6	2495^th of 4647 public elementary schools	46.3%	326			40.0			40.0	20.0		47.5	48.5	52.2				42.5	33.8	54.4			17.8			$12,851	$1,621	$11,230
Gallegos Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2700 Avenida Rancho Viejo	Brownsville	78526	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 547-4230	394	26	15.0	98.5%	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	393 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.7	2443^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	47.7%		47	2352^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	49.4%	91			80.0						43.1	39.1	54.9				31.4	50.0	44.2			21.2			$12,222	$1,700	$10,522
Jubilee Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1025 Main St	Brownsville	78526	Cameron County	Jubilee Academies	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 641-4150	590	30	19.6	87.1%	17 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	572 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.9	3629^th of 4675 public elementary schools	22.4%		20.1	3996^th of 4647 public elementary schools	14.0%	367		14.3	33.3		0.0	0.0	0.0	35.3	27.1	36.2	47.1	41.4	39.5	41.2	22.9	34.0	29.4	27.6	25.6	15.7	20.6	14.7	$10,644	$1,940	$8,705
Paredes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 Heritage Trl	Brownsville	78526	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 574-5582	776	49	15.8	82.6%	13 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	746 (96.1%)	12 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	82.1	675^th of 4675 public elementary schools	85.6%		90.5	357^th of 4647 public elementary schools	92.3%	318	33.3		40.0	55.6		40.0	20.0		58.9	75.7	66.9				55.6	75.7	70.1			29.1			$10,255	$1,381	$8,874
Champion Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4750 Bowie Rd	Brownsville	78521	Cameron County	Brownsville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 832-6200	670	42	15.8	96.3%	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	661 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.9	1921^st of 4675 public elementary schools	58.9%		53.2	1992^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	57.1%	71		38.5			23.1				42.9	60.5	37.0				41.7	55.3	51.9			22.2			$10,648	$1,431	$9,217

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Robindale Academy

What district is Idea Robindale Academy in?

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Is Idea Robindale Academy a good school?

Idea Robindale Academy ranks 2377^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Idea Robindale Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 701 students attended Idea Robindale Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Robindale Academy?

Students at Idea Robindale Academy are 93% Hispanic, 7% White.

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