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#7886 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Idea Lake Houston Academy
Elementary School · Idea Public Schools · Houston, TX
A charter elementary school in Houston, TX serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
5627 S LAKE HOUSTON PKWY, Houston, TX 77049
- Math 26% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Idea Lake Houston Academy score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Idea Lake Houston Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,514
Median home value
$207,900
Median rent
$1,491/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
18.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77049; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rhodes School - Northshore CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Tice ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 679 | Compare → |
| Purple Sage ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Idea Edgemere AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | Not available | 878 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #118 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 Lake Houston Academy is listed in IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idea Lake Houston Academy
Idea Lake Houston Academy is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Idea Public Schools, serving approximately 705 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,886 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idea Lake Houston Academy
What grades does Idea Lake Houston Academy serve?
Idea Lake Houston Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Idea Lake Houston Academy?
Idea Lake Houston Academy has an enrollment of approximately 705 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Lake Houston Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Lake Houston Academy is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idea Lake Houston Academy rank in TX?
Idea Lake Houston Academy ranks #7,886 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Idea Lake Houston Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Idea Lake Houston Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Lake Houston Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idea Lake Houston Academy has 26% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Is Idea Lake Houston Academy a charter school?
Yes, Idea Lake Houston Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Idea Lake Houston Academy a Title I school?
No, Idea Lake Houston Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idea Lake Houston Academy?
87.7% of students at Idea Lake Houston 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
- 705
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (832) 844-4700
- Area population (ZIP 77049)
- 40,373
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 77049; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
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