Idea Owassa Academy

1000 E Owassa Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 699 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Owassa Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 699 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Idea Owassa Academy's student population of 699 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
699 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

Idea Owassa Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Owassa Academy is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#2044 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
55%
44%
57%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
91%
54%
White
7%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idea Owassa Academy's ranking?
Idea Owassa Academy is ranked #2044 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Owassa Academy?
699 students attend Idea Owassa Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Idea Owassa Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Owassa Academy?
Idea Owassa Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Owassa Academy offer ?
Idea Owassa Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Owassa Academy part of?
Idea Owassa Academy is part of IDEA School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 699 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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