Idea Public Schools

The Idea Public Schools district in Texas operates 123 schools, including 61 elementary schools, 30 middle schools, 27 high schools, and 5 alternative schools, serving a diverse student population across various cities. The district's performance varies, with some standout schools like Idea Quest College Preparatory and Idea Carver College Preparatory ranking among the top high schools in the state, while others struggle to meet state and district averages on test scores.

The schools have a predominantly Hispanic student population, with some also serving a significant African American population. Many of the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need. The data suggests a correlation between lower student-teacher ratios and higher academic performance, with the top-performing schools tending to have better ratios.

While the Idea Public Schools district as a whole is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, there is a wide range of performance among the individual schools. The district's strengths lie in its consistently high-performing schools, such as Idea Quest College Preparatory and Idea Carver College Preparatory, while the challenges are in addressing the unique needs of the lower-performing schools, particularly those with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.