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#4341 of 8,552 schools in TX
Idea Health Professions Academy
Elementary School · IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
5816 WILCAB RD, Austin, TX 78721
Enrollment
265
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
265
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
6.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#4,341 of 8,552
In Austin
#108 of 241
public schools
In district
#72 of 123
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Academic growth
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Idea Health Professions Academy
Elementary School in Austin · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Idea Health Professions Academy
Idea Health Professions Academy is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Idea Health Professions Academy serves approximately 265 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Idea Health Professions Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,341 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Idea Health Professions Academy show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
- This school 6.3 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- TX avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Idea Health Professions Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Idea Health Professions Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
44% of students at Idea Health Professions Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Idea Health Professions Academy — Students at Idea Health Professions Academy score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.
How Idea Health Professions Academy Compares
See how Idea Health Professions Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
5816 WILCAB RD, Austin, TX 78721
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Idea Health Professions Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY EL (rated 8.2/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BLANTON EL (rated 7.0/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ORTEGA EL (rated 4.2/10, 0.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Austin, see our Austin schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| IDEA HEALTH PROFESSIONS COLLEGE PREPARATORY Austin | 0.0 mi | 8.4 |
| TEXAS EMPOWERMENT ACADEMY EL Austin | 0.1 mi | 8.2 |
| NORMAN-SIMS EL Austin | 0.3 mi | 3.1 |
| ORTEGA EL Austin | 0.7 mi | 4.2 |
| THE EAST AUSTIN COLLEGE PREP AT SOUTHWEST KEY Austin | 1.1 mi | 2.8 |
| THE EAST AUSTIN COLLEGE PREP AT MLK Austin | 1.1 mi | 4.1 |
| LASA H S Austin | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| LOS AMIGUITOS Austin | 1.4 mi | — |
| GOVALLE EL Austin | 1.6 mi | 3.2 |
| ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER Austin | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| PECAN SPRINGS EL Austin | 2.0 mi | 2.8 |
| GENERAL MARSHALL MIDDLE Austin | 2.0 mi | 5.5 |
| OAK SPRINGS EL Austin | 1.8 mi | 2.2 |
| TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - AUSTIN Austin | 2.1 mi | 3.9 |
| AUSTIN ACHIEVE MIDDLE Austin | 2.4 mi | 4.3 |
| EASTSIDE EARLY COLLEGE H S Austin | 2.1 mi | 4.6 |
| BLANTON EL Austin | 2.5 mi | 7.0 |
| KIPP AUSTIN ACADEMY OF ARTS & LETTERS Austin | 2.3 mi | 2.9 |
| KIPP ALEGRIA PRI Austin | 2.3 mi | 3.3 |
| JORDAN EL Austin | 2.5 mi | 2.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78721 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$103,285
Median Home Value
$503,400
Median Rent
$1,616/mo
Population
10,728
College Educated
51.2%
Homeownership
58.8%
Avg Commute
22.8 min
Poverty Rate
18.6%
Median Age
34.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Idea Health Professions Academy
What grades does Idea Health Professions Academy serve?
Idea Health Professions Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Idea Health Professions Academy?
Idea Health Professions Academy has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Health Professions Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Health Professions Academy is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idea Health Professions Academy rank in TX?
Idea Health Professions Academy ranks #4,341 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Idea Health Professions Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Idea Health Professions Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Health Professions Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idea Health Professions Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Idea Health Professions Academy a charter school?
Yes, Idea Health Professions Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Idea Health Professions Academy a Title I school?
No, Idea Health Professions Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idea Health Professions Academy?
91.3% of students at Idea Health Professions 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.2%
- Phone
- (512) 822-4350
Resources & Links
District
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS- District Enrollment
- 76,819
- Schools in District
- 123
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,857
- District Rank
- #72 of 123
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