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Idea Burke Academy

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Idea Burke Academy ranks 2352 nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-5

2352^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 49% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Idea Burke Academy is a K-5 charter school in San Antonio, TX (78245) serving 730 students as part of the Idea Public Schools district, with a high student-teacher ratio of 23.1:1 and a predominantly low-income population where about 60% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school has a clear academic profile: it excels in Reading and Science but struggles significantly in Mathematics. In 3rd grade Reading, 65.32% of students are proficient, well above the state average of 51.08%, and 5th grade Science scores are 8-10 percentage points above the state average. However, Math scores are a critical weakness, with proficiency rates 20+ percentage points below the state average in every grade level—for example, only 29.03% of 3rd graders and 23.08% of 4th graders are proficient in Math. The school recently experienced a sharp decline, dropping from the 69th percentile statewide in 2024-2025 to the 49th percentile in 2025-2026, a drop seen across most student groups. For families prioritizing Math instruction and smaller class sizes, Big Country Elementary (0.54 miles away in Southwest Independent School District (Isd)) offers a compelling alternative with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio and Math scores well above state averages.

Within the Idea network, Burke is the stronger campus compared to Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson Academy (1.66 miles away), which ranks in the 18th percentile. Burke also shows strong historical performance for its African American students, who ranked in the 86th percentile statewide in 2024-2025. The school does not offer the STAAR test in Spanish, which nearby schools like Mora Elementary use to boost scores for English Language Learners. Overall, Idea Burke is a solid choice for families who value Reading and Science achievement, but the Math gap and high class sizes are important factors to consider.

730

Students ?

23.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,390

Per pupil spending ?

59.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10434 Marbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78245

(210) 239-4650

District: Idea Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.2%

African American:

12.9%

White:

10.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 72nd percentile in 2023 → 49th in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Idea Public Schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2023

!Mathematics scores 18 pts below the Texas average

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg40%

Texas avg51%

2,352^nd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 49%▼ down 23 pts since 2023

From top 28% (2023) to bottom 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 62Elementary Schools in the Idea Public Schools

546^th of 951Idea Public Schools among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.7	2352 of 4627	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	62.7	1452 of 4651	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.9	1355 of 4710	71.2%	★★★★☆
2023	67.3	1279 of 4647	72.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	865 of 2406	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	75.7	267 of 1905	86.0%	★★★★☆
2024	72.4	428 of 2443	82.5%	★★★★☆
2023	93.0	81 of 2443	96.7%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	55.9	1099 of 2918	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.7	1378 of 3668	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.6	1071 of 3556	69.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.8	2644 of 4575	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.0	1512 of 3744	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.9	1805 of 4658	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.4	1494 of 4588	67.4%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.9	2203 of 4413	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.5	1077 of 3644	70.4%	★★★★☆
2024	63.2	1279 of 4465	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	64.3	1246 of 4401	71.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.9	2359 of 4520	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	66.3	913 of 3705	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	70.0	933 of 4594	79.7%	★★★★☆
2023	71.4	829 of 4521	81.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.2	2097 of 4582	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.7	1035 of 3739	72.3%	★★★★☆
2024	69.1	1159 of 4647	75.1%	★★★★☆
2023	71.1	1077 of 4585	76.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	39.0	2563 of 4301	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	24.6	3000 of 3549	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	40.4	2562 of 4292	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.0	1048 of 4086	74.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.0	1400 of 3006	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.0	1127 of 2612	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.2	887 of 3108	71.5%	★★★★☆
2023	62.5	1110 of 3106	64.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)64th percentile+15 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)62nd percentile-6 vs school

Male (2026)54th percentile+5 vs school

White (2026)53rd percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2026)50th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)48th percentile~ school

Female (2026)42nd percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2026)40th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading63%+8 vs state

Mathematics29%-18 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Idea Burke Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	10434 Marbach Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 239-4650	730	31	23.1	59.9%	74 (10.1%)	94 (12.9%)	534 (73.2%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.6%)	45.7	2352^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	49.2%		62.7	1452^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	68.8%	900							65.3	54.2	68.3	29.0	23.1	33.3	$9,390
Big Country Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2250 Pue Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Southwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 645-7560	660	44	14.8	70.8%	45 (6.8%)	35 (5.3%)	564 (85.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.0%)	67.6	1242^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	73.2%		64.1	1377^th of 4651 public elementary schools	70.4%	135	40.0		22.2	90.0		11.1	64.0	50.6	61.5	52.8	56.6	57.3	$11,200
Cody Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10403 Dugas Dr	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-1650	480	45	10.6	78.5%	26 (5.4%)	17 (3.5%)	421 (87.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.5%)	35.4	3054^th of 4627 public elementary schools	34.0%		28	3552^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	23.6%	498	33.3			16.7			51.6	44.9	38.9	42.2	40.0	34.7	$12,401
Forester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10726 Rousseau	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 397-0200	723	54	13.5	63.5%	57 (7.9%)	21 (2.9%)	608 (84.1%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.9%)	61.2	1564^th of 4627 public elementary schools	66.2%		57.5	1697^th of 4651 public elementary schools	63.5%	133	33.3	45.0		42.9	35.0		55.2	51.0	63.9	44.9	53.5	53.7	$10,548
Michael Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3155 Quiet Plain	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-3900	530	40	13.3	78.1%	29 (5.5%)	33 (6.2%)	445 (84.0%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	36.7	2968^th of 4627 public elementary schools	35.9%		29.1	3482^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	25.1%	514							52.9	48.8	47.8	33.8	47.6	23.3	$11,730
Fisher Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3430 Barrel Pass	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-4450	565	45	12.5	74.0%	22 (3.9%)	12 (2.1%)	521 (92.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	52.7	1972^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	57.4%		39.5	2805^th of 4651 public elementary schools	39.7%	833	35.7	30.8	10.0	23.1	7.7	22.2	57.1	50.0	55.2	42.2	51.4	44.1	$13,059
Adams Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9627 Adams Hill Dr	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 397-1400	473	42	11.3	83.7%	32 (6.8%)	39 (8.2%)	385 (81.4%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	13.4	4371^st of 4627 public elementary schools	5.5%		20.2	4014^th of 4651 public elementary schools	13.7%	357							30.8	32.8	39.6	23.1	17.2	29.6	$13,106
Kriewald Road School Of The Arts	Public	PK, KG-5	10355 Kriewald Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Southwest Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(210) 645-7550	610	37	16.6	75.7%	41 (6.7%)	52 (8.5%)	496 (81.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.0%)	24.1	3805^th of 4627 public elementary schools	17.8%		31.8	3321^st of 4651 public elementary schools	28.6%	484							35.1	37.7	57.8	27.3	31.2	21.7	$11,401
Idea Ambrose And Freda Robinson Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	10170 Kriewald Rd	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 239-4970	423	20	21.2	67.4%	27 (6.4%)	68 (16.1%)	311 (73.5%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.9%)	24.6	3775^th of 4627 public elementary schools	18.4%		28.6	3524^th of 4651 public elementary schools	24.2%	251							35.3	52.9	34.5	23.8	40.5	10.7	$12,466
Behlau Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2355 Camp Light Way	San Antonio	78245	Bexar County	Northside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(210) 398-1000	623	42	15.0	37.9%	59 (9.5%)	62 (10.0%)	448 (71.9%)	16 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	30 (4.8%)	37	2950^th of 4627 public elementary schools	36.2%		43.1	2561^st of 4651 public elementary schools	44.9%	389							49.4	53.1	53.5	34.6	34.5	27.9	$10,344

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Burke Academy

What district is Idea Burke Academy in?

Idea Public Schools

Is Idea Burke Academy a good school?

Idea Burke Academy ranks 2352^nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Idea Burke Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 730 students attended Idea Burke Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Idea Burke Academy?

Students at Idea Burke Academy are 73% Hispanic, 13% African American, 10% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

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