Idea Academy Pharr
Pharr, TX · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Idea Academy Pharr is a elementary school (charter) located in Pharr, Texas. The school serves 812 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Idea Academy Pharr performs below the state average for Texas. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
97% 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 Pharr 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 Pharr has 812 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.4:1.
Yes, Idea Academy Pharr is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +9, showing meaningful academic improvement.
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 Pharr is part of the Idea Public Schools in Pharr, 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.