IDEA Rio Grande City Academy
Rio Grande City, TX · IDEA Public Schools · Charter · Grades K-5
1,877th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 57%▼ Declining
IDEA Rio Grande City Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks IDEA Rio Grande City Academy 1,877th 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 57% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2019 to 57th in 2025 — declining.
IDEA Rio Grande City Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 368 students tested
IDEA Rio Grande City Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 733 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2017
| Group | Trend | 2017 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.5% | 96.6% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 2.9% | 3.1% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near IDEA Rio Grande City Academy
Typical home value $151K in zip 78582 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near IDEA Rio Grande City Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10General Ricardo Sanchez ElRio Grande City Grulla ISD · 0.4 mi away283rd of 4,406
ELA 74% · Math 79% - 4Roque Guerra Jr ElRio Grande City Grulla ISD · 2.3 mi away2,910th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 39% - 2Alberto and Celia Barrera ElRio Grande City Grulla ISD · 2.8 mi away3,786th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 34% - 7Ringgold ElRio Grande City Grulla ISD · 3.6 mi away1,431st of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 50% - 10Delia Gonzalez Garcia ElRoma ISD · 4 mi away156th of 4,406
ELA 80% · Math 83% - 10Rt Barrera ElRoma ISD · 4.8 mi away57th of 4,406
ELA 87% · Math 86% - 2John & Olive Hinojosa ElRio Grande City Grulla ISD · 5.8 mi away3,707th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 36% - 9Veterans Memorial ElRoma ISD · 6 mi away500th of 4,406
ELA 69% · Math 72%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is IDEA Rio Grande City Academy in?
IDEA Rio Grande City Academy is part of the IDEA Public Schools district in Rio Grande City, Texas.
Is IDEA Rio Grande City Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks IDEA Rio Grande City Academy 1,877th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 57% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of IDEA Rio Grande City Academy?
Hispanic 97%, White 3% (733 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near IDEA Rio Grande City Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78582 is $151K 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.