Idea Public Schools School District
School District · Weslaco, Texas
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
4
Enrollment
3,499
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.1:1
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
4
Enrollment
3,499
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.1:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#886 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.4
below Texas avg
District size
3,499 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Idea Public Schools ranks #886 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Idea Public Schools's schools with real test data average 4.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Idea Hope (5.8/10), Idea Bassett (4.1/10), and Idea Victory (3.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Idea Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idea Hope | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Idea Bassett | 4.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Idea Victory | 3.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Idea River Bluff | 2.7 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Idea Public Schools
Idea Public Schools is a Weslaco, Texas school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 3,499 students with a student-teacher ratio of 27.1:1.
With an average rating of 4.0/10, Idea Public Schools has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Idea Hope, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Idea Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 43.2% and ELA proficiency of 36.4%.
District Map
Schools in Idea Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Idea Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Idea Public Schools
4 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Weslaco
- Total Enrollment
- 3,499
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Idea Public Schools?
Idea Public Schools has 4 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Idea Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Idea Public Schools is 4.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Idea Public Schools?
District spending per student is unavailable for Idea Public Schools. This value was not reported by the source.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Idea Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Idea Public Schools is 27.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Idea Public Schools?
Idea Hope is the highest-rated school in Idea Public Schools with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Idea Public Schools?
Across schools in Idea Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Idea Public Schools compare to other districts in Texas?
Idea Public Schools has an average school rating of 4.0/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.4%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Idea Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Houston ISD (274)
- Dallas ISD (240)
- Fort Worth ISD (138)
- Northside ISD (126)
- Austin ISD (123)
- Idea Public Schools (123)
- San Antonio ISD (98)
- Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (93)
- Fort Bend ISD (83)
- Aldine ISD (80)
- Garland ISD (78)
- Katy ISD (78)
- Frisco ISD (77)
- Plano ISD (77)
- Arlington ISD (75)
- EL Paso ISD (75)
- North East ISD (75)
- Pasadena ISD (67)
- Conroe ISD (66)
- Lewisville ISD (62)
- Round Rock ISD (60)
- Brownsville ISD (56)
- Kipp Texas Public Schools (56)
- Amarillo ISD (55)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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