IDEA Academy
Donna, TX · IDEA Public Schools
Regular public school · Charter · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
3,110th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 29%▼ Declining
401 S 1ST ST, Donna, TX 78537
(956)464-0203NCES ID 480021111804Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks IDEA Academy 3,110th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 29% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 377 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 767 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2007, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.4% | 95.3% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 4.4% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2007. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $154K in zip 78537 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than IDEA Academy
- –M Rivas Pri Discovery AcademyDonna ISD · 0.3 mi awayCompare
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ELA 43% ▼4 · Math 34% =Compare - #2990A M Ochoa ElDonna ISD · 0.8 mi away2,990th of 4,406
ELA 46% ▼1 · Math 37% ▲3Compare - #1834Le Noir ElDonna ISD · 1 mi away1,834th of 4,406
ELA 56% ▲9 · Math 47% ▲13Compare - #2622C Stainke ElDonna ISD · 1 mi away2,622nd of 4,406
ELA 49% ▲2 · Math 40% ▲6Compare - #3203Guzman ElDonna ISD · 1.4 mi away3,203rd of 4,406
ELA 38% ▼9 · Math 41% ▲7Compare - #2517Eloy Garza Salazar ElDonna ISD · 1.8 mi away2,517th of 4,406
ELA 50% ▲3 · Math 41% ▲7Compare - #3202T Price ElDonna ISD · 2 mi away3,202nd of 4,406
ELA 39% ▼8 · Math 40% ▲6Compare
What school district is IDEA Academy in?
IDEA Academy is part of the IDEA Public Schools district in Donna, Texas.
Is IDEA Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks IDEA Academy 3,110th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of IDEA Academy?
Hispanic 95%, White 4% (767 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near IDEA Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78537 is $154K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.