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#3529 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 41% in state
Idea Rio Vista Academy
Elementary School · Idea Public Schools · Socorro, TX
A charter elementary school in Socorro, TX serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
210 N RIO VISTA RD, Socorro, TX 79927
- Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Idea Rio Vista Academy score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 36% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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
86.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Idea Rio Vista 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated954/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Socorro), 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
$51,735
Median home value
$125,300
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79927; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escontrias Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 871 | Compare → |
| Hueco ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| H D Hilley ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Idea Edgemere AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | Not available | 878 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Idea Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 123
- Rank in district
- #57 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 Rio Vista Academy is listed in IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idea Rio Vista Academy
Idea Rio Vista Academy is a public elementary school in Socorro, TX, part of Idea Public Schools, serving approximately 733 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,529 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idea Rio Vista Academy
What grades does Idea Rio Vista Academy serve?
Idea Rio Vista Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Idea Rio Vista Academy?
Idea Rio Vista Academy has an enrollment of approximately 733 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idea Rio Vista Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idea Rio Vista Academy is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idea Rio Vista Academy rank in TX?
Idea Rio Vista Academy ranks #3,529 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Idea Rio Vista Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Idea Rio Vista Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Rio Vista Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idea Rio Vista Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Idea Rio Vista Academy a charter school?
Yes, Idea Rio Vista Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Idea Rio Vista Academy a Title I school?
No, Idea Rio Vista Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idea Rio Vista Academy?
86.1% of students at Idea Rio Vista 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
- 733
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (915) 444-0188
- Area population (ZIP 79927)
- 43,126
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 79927; 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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