D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Idea La Joya Academy

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 725 E EXPY 83, La Joya, TX 78560
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 26th percentile in Texas
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

46
Repit Score
out of 100
548
Students
enrolled
20.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%26/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 91% 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 −6 points worse 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

School Information

Address 725 E EXPY 83
City La Joya
ZIP Code 78560
District 4800211
NCES School ID 480021114271
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 78560

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,637
Per Capita Income $19,146
Poverty Rate 21.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%
High School or Higher 71.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $108,100
Median Rent $638
Owner-Occupied 63.8%
Renter-Occupied 36.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Idea La Joya Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.0%
Female 46.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 98.0%
White 2.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 548
Teachers (FTE) 27.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Idea La Joya Academy?
Idea La Joya Academy has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 La Joya Academy?
Idea La Joya Academy has 548 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.2:1.
What grades does Idea La Joya Academy serve?
Idea La Joya Academy serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Idea La Joya Academy receive per student?
Idea La Joya Academy receives $11,965 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Idea La Joya Academy in 78560 ▼
Avg Home Value
$157,563
Avg Monthly Rent
$890
1-Year Change
+2.0%
% Renters
36.2%

Other Schools in 78560

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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