Serving 698 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Academy Alamo ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Academy Alamo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Idea Academy Alamo's student population of 698 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
698 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Blue and Gold
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Idea Academy Alamo ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Academy Alamo is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4341 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
Hispanic
94%
54%
White
6%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Toros
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Academy Alamo's ranking?
Idea Academy Alamo is ranked #4341 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Academy Alamo?
698 students attend Idea Academy Alamo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Idea Academy Alamo students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Academy Alamo?
Idea Academy Alamo has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Academy Alamo offer ?
Idea Academy Alamo offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Academy Alamo part of?
Idea Academy Alamo is part of IDEA School District.
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