Idea Academy
Donna, TX · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Idea Academy is a elementary school (charter) located in Donna, Texas. The school serves 803 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Idea Academy performs below the state average for Texas. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Idea Academy has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Idea Academy has 803 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.1:1.
Idea Academy has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of 0.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Idea Academy is part of the Idea Public Schools in Donna, Texas. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.