Idea Achieve Academy

Summary:

Idea Achieve Academy is a public charter elementary school in Haltom City, Texas, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. While the school has a diverse student population, it has seen a concerning decline in its academic performance and statewide ranking in recent years.

Idea Achieve Academy's student body is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students. However, the school's overall performance has dropped significantly, from ranking 1502 out of 4581 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 3999 out of 4675 in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 3 stars to 1 star over the same period. This decline is particularly concerning, as the school's test scores in reading, math, and science consistently fall below the Birdville Independent School District and the state of Texas averages. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 80% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Riverside Applied Learning Center, Idea Achieve Academy generally underperforms in academic achievement. The disparities in performance between different student groups, with African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students struggling more than their White and male peers, suggest that the school may need to address equity and inclusion issues to ensure all students have the resources and support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

1900 Thomas Rd
Haltom City, TX 76117

(817) 885-4700

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
3999^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,996

Student/teacher ratio: 20.6

Number of students: 634

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.5%

African American:

21.9%

White:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Achieve Academy ranks worse than 85.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 51^st among 55 ranked elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.74. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.5%), African American (21.9%), White (10.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Achieve Academy is 20.6, which is the 5^th best among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Idea Achieve Academy employs 30.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Achieve Academy is $10,996, which is the 13^th highest among 55 elementary schools in the Idea Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idea Achieve Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Achieve Academy 3999^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Idea Achieve 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:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

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 Idea Achieve Academy

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Rank History for all students at Idea Achieve Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	62.37	1502^nd	4581	67.2%
2023	43.60	2560^th	4647	44.9%
2024	20.74	3999^th	4675	14.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Idea Achieve Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	74.70	523^rd	3487	85.0%
2023	58.37	1242^nd	3556	65.1%
2024	29.69	2792^nd	3638	23.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Idea Achieve Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	37.23	2483^rd	3952	37.2%
2023	36.49	2589^th	4086	36.6%
2024	43.07	2347^th	4261	44.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	64.95	1190^th	4477	73.4%
2023	53.55	1940^th	4521	57.1%
2024	23.24	3950^th	4560	13.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Idea Achieve Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	49.61	2178^th	4561	52.2%
2023	31.24	3320^th	4588	27.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Idea Achieve Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	69.17	885^th	4461	80.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Idea Achieve Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	67.94	1204^th	4563	73.6%
2023	53.86	1914^th	4585	58.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Idea Achieve Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.72	979^th	2443	59.9%
2024	50.36	1094^th	2421	54.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idea Achieve Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2022	69.62	949^th	4376	78.3%
2023	44.25	2476^th	4401	43.7%
2024	19.20	3998^th	4431	9.8%

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Rank History for White students at Idea Achieve Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.53	336^th	3106	89.2%
2024	38.07	2061^st	3078	33.0%

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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 Achieve Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	43	88	9	219	1	0	20	380
2021	65	136	14	283	1	3	11	513
2022	52	127	17	308	1	1	11	517
2023	64	157	17	393	3	0	11	645
2024	64	139	14	396	2	0	19	634

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 Achieve Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	380	12.6	30.1	90
2021	513	25.9	19.7	82.8
2022	517	25.0	20.6	82.4
2023	645	30.8	20.9	88.5
2024	634	30.6	20.6	85.2

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 Achieve Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	380	12.6	30.1	90
2021	513	25.9	19.7	82.8
2022	517	25.0	20.6	82.4
2023	645	30.8	20.9	88.5
2024	634	30.6	20.6	85.2

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 Achieve Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,348 (19.3%)	$9,830 (80.7%)	$12,178
2021	$1,968 (17.9%)	$9,028 (82.1%)	$10,996

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Achieve 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 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 Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th 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 Achieve Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1900 Thomas Rd	Haltom City	76117	Tarrant County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 885-4700	634	31	20.6	85.2%	64 (10.1%)	139 (21.9%)	396 (62.5%)	14 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.0%)	20.7	3999^th of 4675 public elementary schools	14.5%		43.6	2560^th of 4647 public elementary schools	44.9%	1439								36.1	32.0	36.4	20.7	30.8	20.0	10.8	$10,996	$1,968	$9,028
Birdville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3111 Carson St	Haltom City	76117	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 547-1500	479	34	13.9	80.6%	99 (20.7%)	24 (5.0%)	327 (68.3%)	18 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	43.4	2614^th of 4675 public elementary schools	44.1%		37.1	2972^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	36.0%	358	22.7	33.3	33.3	13.6		20.0	0.0	41.0	41.4	51.9	23.1	45.2	59.3	10.9	$11,056	$1,190	$9,867
West Birdville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3001 Layton Ave	Haltom City	76117	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 547-2500	688	46	14.9	89.5%	62 (9.0%)	6 (0.9%)	600 (87.2%)	11 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	19.5	4069^th of 4675 public elementary schools	13.0%		23.1	3815^th of 4647 public elementary schools	17.9%	254	7.9	17.4	25.0	20.0	0.0	15.4	0.0	30.4	27.3	34.0	25.4	28.6	33.0	9.7	$9,270	$1,058	$8,212
Cheney Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3001 Dreeben Dr	Haltom City	76118	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 547-2300	684	47	14.7	88.5%	85 (12.4%)	49 (7.2%)	508 (74.3%)	13 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.9%)	22 (3.2%)	24.1	3808^th of 4675 public elementary schools	18.5%		19.1	4064^th of 4647 public elementary schools	12.5%	256	3.3	6.3	0.0	14.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	32.5	31.8	43.6	24.7	32.9	30.7	10.9	$10,729	$1,299	$9,430
Natha Howell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1324 Kings Hwy	Fort Worth	76117	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 814-9300	346	23	15.2	92.2%	11 (3.2%)	11 (3.2%)	321 (92.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	31	3375^th of 4675 public elementary schools	27.8%		29.2	3443^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	25.9%	68	0.0	37.5	22.2	0.0	25.0	16.7	0.0	32.5	30.2	33.3	45.5	44.2	35.6	5.3	$12,677	$1,690	$10,988
East Fort Worth Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	501 Oakland Blvd	Fort Worth	76103	Tarrant County	East Fort Worth Montessori Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 496-3003	184	11	17.2	85.9%	18 (9.8%)	64 (34.8%)	89 (48.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)	37.8	2937^th of 4675 public elementary schools	37.2%		27.8	3526^th of 4647 public elementary schools	24.1%	589								56.5	57.7	42.1	34.8	11.5	21.1	15.8	$11,294	$2,116	$9,178
Bonnie Brae	Public	PK, KG-5	3504 Kimbo Rd	Fort Worth	76111	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 222-7500	346	25	13.8	84.7%	22 (6.4%)	11 (3.2%)	304 (87.9%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	11.1	4470^th of 4675 public elementary schools	4.4%		6.4	4571^st of 4647 public elementary schools	1.6%	101								29.8	25.0	22.0	25.9	10.5	12.0	0.0	$12,042	$1,401	$10,640
David E Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3701 Layton Ave	Haltom City	76117	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 547-1600	618	43	14.3	81.7%	102 (16.5%)	16 (2.6%)	469 (75.9%)	25 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	39.4	2850^th of 4675 public elementary schools	39.0%		57.1	1750^th of 4647 public elementary schools	62.3%	1100	7.1	23.1	36.4	28.6	10.0	0.0	0.0	36.4	44.2	53.1	28.8	45.0	31.3	20.8	$10,452	$1,348	$9,104
Riverside Applied Learning Center	Public	K-5	3600 Fossil Dr	Fort Worth	76111	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-5800	215	16	13.8	76.7%	19 (8.8%)	28 (13.0%)	160 (74.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	2 (0.9%)	50.9	2101^st of 4675 public elementary schools	55.1%		51.9	2067^th of 4647 public elementary schools	55.5%	34								44.7	47.7	58.5	21.1	31.8	61.0	34.2	$12,110	$1,484	$10,626
Springdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3207 Hollis St	Fort Worth	76111	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 814-9600	403	23	17.5	93.3%	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	385 (95.5%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	31.9	3329^th of 4675 public elementary schools	28.8%		26.1	3622^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	22.1%	293	8.3		10.0	14.3	20.0	0.0		20.5	32.8	37.8	24.0	54.1	46.5	9.3	$11,038	$1,670	$9,368

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Is Idea Achieve Academy a good school?

Idea Achieve Academy ranks in the bottom 14.5% of Texas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Achieve Academy?

Students at Idea Achieve Academy are 62% Hispanic, 22% African American, 10% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Idea Achieve Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 634 students attended Idea Achieve Academy.

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