Below Average
#6598 of 8,552 schools in TX
Idea Academy San Juan
Elementary School · Idea Public Schools · San Juan, TX
A charter elementary school in San Juan, TX where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 N NEBRASKA AVE, San Juan, TX 78589
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Idea Academy San Juan score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Idea Academy San Juan sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,578/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Juan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,662
Median home value
$112,400
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
26.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78589; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Doedyns ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Psja Sotomayor Building Blocks AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Vida N Clover ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Henry Ford ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 693 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Idea Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 123
- Rank in district
- #105 of 123
- District spending per student
- $11,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Idea Academy San Juan is listed in IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idea Academy San Juan
Idea Academy San Juan is a public elementary school in San Juan, TX, part of Idea Public Schools, serving approximately 717 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #6,598 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idea Academy San Juan
What grades does Idea Academy San Juan serve?
Idea Academy San Juan serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Idea Academy San Juan?
Idea Academy San Juan has an enrollment of approximately 717 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Academy San Juan?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Academy San Juan is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idea Academy San Juan rank in TX?
Idea Academy San Juan ranks #6,598 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Idea Academy San Juan's MySchoolScout rating?
Idea Academy San Juan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Idea Academy San Juan?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idea Academy San Juan has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Idea Academy San Juan a charter school?
Yes, Idea Academy San Juan is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Idea Academy San Juan a Title I school?
No, Idea Academy San Juan is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idea Academy San Juan?
90.4% of students at Idea Academy San Juan qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 717
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (956) 702-5150
- Area population (ZIP 78589)
- 39,958
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78589; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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