Serving 658 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Parmer Park Academy 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 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Parmer Park Academy's student population of 658 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
658 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Idea Parmer Park Academy 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 Parmer Park Academy is 0.52, 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
#6096 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
66%
53%
Black
21%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Parmer Park Academy's ranking?
Idea Parmer Park Academy is ranked #6096 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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Parmer Park Academy?
658 students attend Idea Parmer Park Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Idea Parmer Park Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Parmer Park Academy?
Idea Parmer Park Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Parmer Park Academy offer ?
Idea Parmer Park Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Parmer Park Academy part of?
Idea Parmer Park Academy is part of IDEA Public Schools.
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