Elementary Schools in Idea Public Schools

The Idea Public Schools network operates 61 elementary schools across various cities in Texas, serving a predominantly Hispanic student population from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. While the network boasts several standout schools, such as Idea Quest Academy, Idea Judson Academy, and Idea Mays Academy, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state, the network's overall academic performance is mixed.

Across the Idea Public Schools network, students generally outperform the state average in reading, but lag behind in math and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 47.04% of 3rd graders in Idea schools were proficient in reading, compared to the Texas state average of 48.85%. However, in math, the Idea network had only 28.68% proficiency, well below the state's 40.86%. This variation in performance suggests the network has room for improvement in ensuring consistent academic excellence across all its campuses.

The high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, often exceeding 90% at many Idea schools, indicates the network serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population. This correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance highlights the challenges faced by the network in providing equitable access to quality education. By identifying and replicating the best practices of its top-performing schools, while also targeting resources and support to lower-performing campuses, Idea Public Schools can work to address these disparities and improve outcomes for all students across the network.