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5.7avg / 10

Idea Public Schools School District

School District · Weslaco, Texas

Students: 76,819
Teachers (FTE): 3,965

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

123

61 elem, 23 mid, 32 high

Enrollment

76,819

Student-Teacher Ratio

19.4:1

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How this district compares

Texas rank

#696 of 900

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,857

$1,111 vs Texas median

District size

76,819 students

Much larger than Texas median

The short answer

Idea Public Schools ranks #696 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Idea Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 123 schools. Its top-rated schools are Idea Sports Park College Preparatory (8.4/10), Idea Round Rock Tech Academy (7.7/10), and Idea Judson College Preparatory (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Idea Sports Park College Preparatory

Rates 8.4/10 despite 93% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Idea Public Schools schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Idea Monterrey Park College Preparatory

STAAR proficiency rose +14.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Idea Public Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Idea Public Schools

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (123 of 123). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Idea Sports Park College Preparatory8.4 / 10
2Idea Round Rock Tech Academy7.7 / 10
3Idea Judson College Preparatory7.6 / 10
4Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory7.6 / 10
5Idea Riverview College Preparatory7.5 / 10
6Idea Mesa Hills Academy7.5 / 10
7Idea Mesquite Hills Academy7.5 / 10
8Idea Quest College Preparatory7.4 / 10
9Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory7.4 / 10
10Idea Edgemere College Preparatory7.4 / 10

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About Idea Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools is one of Texas's largest charter networks, enrolling 76,819 students across 123 campuses statewide. The district spans elementary through high school, with a college preparatory mission running through every grade level. That scale puts IDEA among the most substantial public school operators in the state, giving families a wide range of campus options within a single network.

Across those 123 ranked schools, the district averages a 5.3 out of 10 — a baseline that reflects the range of campuses from early-stage schools to more established performers. Several campuses score well above that average, signaling that results vary meaningfully depending on which school a family chooses. Parents should look beyond the district average and evaluate individual campuses closely when making decisions.

The strongest performers stand out clearly. IDEA Sports Park College Preparatory leads the district with an 8.6 out of 10, making it the top-rated campus in the network. IDEA Ingram Hills College Preparatory scores 8.2, followed by IDEA Mays Academy at the elementary level with an 8.1. Two campuses — IDEA Rio Grande City College Preparatory and IDEA Hidden Meadow College Preparatory — each earn an 8.0, with the latter serving middle schoolers. That cluster of high-scoring schools across multiple grade levels gives families a path through the network from elementary into high school without dropping below strong performance benchmarks.

What defines IDEA districtwide is the college preparatory structure embedded at every level. The "College Preparatory" designation isn't reserved for high schools — it extends to middle and elementary campuses as well, signaling an intentional academic progression from early grades onward. For parents prioritizing college readiness as a long-term goal, the network is built around that outcome. Families comparing IDEA to other Texas districts or charters should factor in both the high ceiling shown by campuses like Sports Park and Ingram Hills and the 5.3 district average, which indicates that campus selection within IDEA matters as much as the network choice itself.

District Map

Schools in Idea Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency49.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency56.1%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Idea Public Schools with test data.

Schools in Idea Public Schools

123 schools
Elementary Schools61
Idea Round Rock Tech Academy
7.7
Idea Mesa Hills Academy
7.5
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy
7.5
Idea Elsa Academy
7.3
Idea Edgemere Academy
7.3
Idea Hidden Meadow Academy
7.1
Idea Yukon Academy
7.1
Idea Eastside Academy
6.9
Idea Owassa Academy
6.9
Idea Academy Alamo
6.8
Idea Tres Lagos Academy
6.8
Idea Horizon Vista Academy
6.8
Idea Quest Academy
6.7
Idea Brownsville Academy
6.7
Idea Lake Houston Academy
6.6
Idea South Flores Academy
6.5
Idea Health Professions Academy
6.4
Idea Rio Grande City Academy
6.3
Idea Academy Weslaco
6.2
Idea Kyle Academy
6.2
Idea Ingram Hills Academy
6.2
Idea Parmer Park Academy
6.2
Idea Palmview Academy
6.2
Idea Southeast Academy
6.2
Idea Achieve Academy
6.1
Idea Edgecliff Academy
6.1
Idea Brackenridge Academy
6.0
Idea Academy Mission
5.9
Idea Academy
5.8
Idea Academy Pharr
5.7
Idea Academy San Juan
5.6
Idea Burke Academy
5.6
Idea Frontier Academy
5.3
Idea Converse Academy
5.3
Idea Harlingen Academy
5.1
Idea Academy San Benito
5.0
Idea Mays Academy
4.9
Idea Mcallen Academy
4.8
Idea Hardy Academy
4.8
Idea Weslaco Pike Academy
4.7
Idea Rio Vista Academy
4.7
Idea Montopolis Academy
4.5
Idea Riverview Academy
4.5
Idea North Mission Academy
4.4
Idea Spears Academy
4.4
Idea Sports Park Academy
4.3
Idea Edinburg Academy
4.0
Idea Rundberg Academy
3.7
Idea Judson Academy
3.7
Idea Ewing Halsell Academy
3.7
Idea Rise Academy
3.7
Idea Los Encinos Academy
3.7
Idea Robindale Academy
3.6
Idea Carver Academy
3.2
Idea La Joya Academy
3.1
Idea Pflugerville Academy
2.9
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson Academy
2.9
Idea Monterrey Park Academy
2.6
Idea Bluff Springs Academy
2.6
Idea Walzem Academy
2.5
Idea Najim Academy
2.5
Middle Schools23
Idea Hidden Meadow College Preparatory
7.6
Idea Horizon Vista College Preparatory
6.9
Idea Palmview College Preparatory
6.8
Idea Harlingen College Preparatory
6.7
Idea Rise College Preparatory
6.6
Idea Converse College Preparatory
6.6
Idea Ambrose and Freda Robinson College Preparator
6.5
Idea Edgecliff College Preparatory
6.1
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
5.9
Idea Round Rock Tech College Preparatory
5.9
Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory
5.9
Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory
5.8
Idea La Joya College Preparatory
5.7
Idea Southeast College Preparatory
5.5
Idea Hardy College Preparatory
5.4
Idea Achieve College Preparatory
5.4
Idea Yukon College Preparatory
5.1
Idea Robindale College Preparatory
5.0
Idea Burke College Preparatory
5.0
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
5.0
Idea Mesquite Hills College Preparatory
4.4
Idea Mesa Hills College Preparatory
4.3
Idea Spears College Preparatory
3.5
High Schools32
Idea Sports Park College Preparatory
8.4
Idea Judson College Preparatory
7.6
Idea Riverview College Preparatory
7.5
Idea Quest College Preparatory
7.4
Idea Rio Grande City College Preparatory
7.4
Idea College Preparatory San Juan
7.2
Idea College Prep Weslaco
7.2
Idea North Mission College Preparatory
7.2
Idea Frontier College Preparatory
7.0
Idea College Preparatory San Benito
6.9
Idea Carver College Preparatory
6.8
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory
6.7
Idea College Preparatory Pharr
6.5
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
6.5
Idea Rundberg College Preparatory
6.4
Idea College Preparatory Mission
6.3
Idea Montopolis College Preparatory
6.3
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
6.1
Idea Ewing Halsell College Preparatory
6.1
Idea Monterrey Park College Preparatory
6.0
Idea College Preparatory Alamo
5.9
Idea Eastside College Preparatory
5.9
Idea College Prep
5.8
Idea Edinburg College Preparatory
5.8
Idea Walzem College Preparatory
5.8
Idea Brackenridge College Preparatory
5.8
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory
5.7
Idea Toros College Preparatory
5.6
Idea Bluff Springs College Preparatory
5.4
Idea South Flores College Preparatory
5.0
Idea Mays College Preparatory
4.9
Idea Najim College Preparatory
4.8
Other Schools7
Idea Edgemere College Preparatory
7.4
Idea Ingram Hills College Preparatory
7.4
Idea Kyle College Preparatory
6.9
Idea Rio Vista College Preparatory
6.9
Idea Pflugerville College Preparatory
6.8
Idea Elsa College Preparatory
5.2
Idea Owassa College Preparatory
5.2

District Details

State
Texas
City
Weslaco
Total Enrollment
76,819
Teachers (FTE)
3,965
District spending per student
$11,857NCES 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 123 schools in total — 61 elementary, 23 middle, and 32 high schools. 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 5.7/10. 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?

Idea Public Schools's district-level spending was $11,857 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Idea Public Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Idea Public Schools is 19.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Idea Public Schools?

Idea Sports Park College Preparatory is the highest-rated school in Idea Public Schools with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Idea Public Schools?

Across schools in Idea Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.1%. 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 5.7/10 across 123 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
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
49.3%
ELA Proficiency
56.1%

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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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