Very Good
#1597 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 19% in state
Idea Edgemere Academy
Elementary School · Idea Public Schools · EL Paso, TX
A charter elementary school in EL Paso, TX where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15101 EDGEMERE BLVD, EL Paso, TX 79938
- Math 47% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 27.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Idea Edgemere Academy score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 32 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Idea Edgemere Academy 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,783/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Paso), 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
$75,801
Median home value
$199,700
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79938; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus TrailsEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 1,010 | Compare → |
| Sgt Jose F Carrasco ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 1,054 | Compare → |
| James P Butler ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 932 | Compare → |
| Montana Vista ELEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 481 | 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
- #13 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 Edgemere Academy is listed in IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idea Edgemere Academy
Idea Edgemere Academy is a public elementary school in EL Paso, TX, part of Idea Public Schools, serving approximately 878 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 27.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,597 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idea Edgemere Academy
What grades does Idea Edgemere Academy serve?
Idea Edgemere Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Idea Edgemere Academy?
Idea Edgemere Academy has an enrollment of approximately 878 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Edgemere Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Edgemere Academy is 27.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idea Edgemere Academy rank in TX?
Idea Edgemere Academy ranks #1,597 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Idea Edgemere Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Idea Edgemere Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Edgemere Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idea Edgemere Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Idea Edgemere Academy a charter school?
Yes, Idea Edgemere Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Idea Edgemere Academy a Title I school?
No, Idea Edgemere Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idea Edgemere Academy?
68.6% of students at Idea Edgemere Academy 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
- 878
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (915) 201-1959
- Area population (ZIP 79938)
- 97,851
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.5
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 79938; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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