Serving 708 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Edgecliff Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Edgecliff Academy's student population of 708 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 84% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
708 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Idea Edgecliff Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Edgecliff Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4500 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
55%
54%
Black
35%
13%
White
5%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Edgecliff Academy's ranking?
Idea Edgecliff Academy is ranked #4500 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Edgecliff Academy?
708 students attend Idea Edgecliff Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Idea Edgecliff Academy students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Edgecliff Academy?
Idea Edgecliff Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Edgecliff Academy offer ?
Idea Edgecliff Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Edgecliff Academy part of?
Idea Edgecliff Academy is part of IDEA School District.
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