IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY

IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 698 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY is a tuition-free public charter school located in Brownsville, Texas, serving students as part of the broader IDEA Public Schools network. Known for its rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to prepare students from underserved communities for success in higher education and beyond. By focusing on academic achievement, character development, and a "college-for-all" philosophy, the academy aims to bridge the achievement gap and provide high-quality educational opportunities to local families.

The school is part of a high-performing network that utilizes data-driven instruction, extended school days, and personalized learning plans to meet the unique needs of its students. Beyond core academics, IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY fosters a college-going culture from a young age, encouraging students to set ambitious goals and develop the habits necessary for lifelong success. Its presence in the Brownsville community offers local parents an alternative to traditional district schools, centered on a mission of preparing every student to graduate from a four-year college or university.

For more information, contact IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY at (956) 832-5150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4395 PAREDES LINE RD
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526
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IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 698 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
698
Teachers:
37.57
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 698 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending IDEA BROWNSVILLE ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
97.4%
White
1.9%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.1%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.