IDEA Academy Weslaco
Weslaco, TX · IDEA Public Schools
Regular public school · Charter · Grades K-5 · Rural, fringe
2,802nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 36%▼ Declining
2931 E SUGAR CANE DR, Weslaco, TX 78599
(956)351-4100NCES ID 480021112641Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks IDEA Academy Weslaco 2,802nd 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 36% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2019 to 36th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 341 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 685 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2011, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2011 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.8% | 94.5% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 2.7% | 4.4% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Typical home value $192K in zip 78599 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 Weslaco
- #2193A N Rico ElWeslaco ISD · 0.6 mi away2,193rd of 4,406
ELA 53% ▲6 · Math 43% ▲4Compare - #2192Pfc Mario Ybarra ElWeslaco ISD · 1.1 mi away2,192nd of 4,406
ELA 52% ▲5 · Math 44% ▲5Compare - #2079North Bridge ElWeslaco ISD · 1.4 mi away2,079th of 4,406
ELA 51% ▲4 · Math 47% ▲8Compare - #2685Airport ElWeslaco ISD · 1.6 mi away2,685th of 4,406
ELA 49% ▲2 · Math 39% =Compare - #2085IDEA Weslaco Pike AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 1.6 mi away · charter2,085th of 4,406
ELA 56% ▲9 · Math 42% ▲3Compare - #1347Sam Houston ElWeslaco ISD · 1.9 mi away1,347th of 4,406
ELA 58% ▲11 · Math 55% ▲16Compare - #1151Raul A Gonzalez Jr ElWeslaco ISD · 2.4 mi away1,151st of 4,406
ELA 67% ▲20 · Math 51% ▲12Compare - #3541Horizon Montessori II - STEM AcademyHorizon Montessori Public Schools · 2.5 mi away · charter3,541st of 4,406
ELA 42% ▼5 · Math 30% ▼9Compare
What school district is IDEA Academy Weslaco in?
IDEA Academy Weslaco is part of the IDEA Public Schools district in Weslaco, Texas.
Is IDEA Academy Weslaco a good school?
SchoolRow ranks IDEA Academy Weslaco 2,802nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 36% 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 Weslaco?
Hispanic 95%, White 4%, Black 1% (685 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near IDEA Academy Weslaco cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78599 is $192K 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.