B
Good
75/100

Idea Brownsville Academy

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 4395 PAREDES LINE RD, Brownsville, TX 78526
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 81st percentile in Texas
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.90 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 50th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

75
Repit Score
out of 100
694
Students
enrolled
22.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%81/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%50/100Students gain 0.90 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 50th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 82% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +43 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency48% (+8 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency41% (+6 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic47%42%reading +15 pts, math +14 pts81st percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading +14 pts, math +7 pts76th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4395 PAREDES LINE RD
City Brownsville
ZIP Code 78526
District 4800211
NCES School ID 480021112684
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 78526

Understanding the community around Idea Brownsville Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,339
Per Capita Income $23,043
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.4%
High School or Higher 77.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $145,300
Median Rent $1,025
Owner-Occupied 69.8%
Renter-Occupied 30.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Idea Brownsville Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 94.2%
White 5.2%
Black 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 694
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 22.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Idea Brownsville Academy?
Idea Brownsville Academy has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Idea Brownsville Academy?
Idea Brownsville Academy has 694 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1.
What grades does Idea Brownsville Academy serve?
Idea Brownsville Academy serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Idea Brownsville Academy receive per student?
Idea Brownsville Academy receives $11,965 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Idea Brownsville Academy in 78526 ▼
Avg Home Value
$236,818
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,930
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
30.2%

Other Schools in 78526

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026