C
Below Average
55/100

Idea Los Encinos Academy

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 5400 S WARE RD, Mcallen, TX 78503
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 69th percentile in Texas
Growth
D
Students gain 0.68 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th 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

55
Repit Score
out of 100
769
Students
enrolled
24.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%69/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.68 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 19th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%61/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 87% 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 +35 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

School Information

Address 5400 S WARE RD
City Mcallen
ZIP Code 78503
District 4800211
NCES School ID 480021114016
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 78503

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,879
Per Capita Income $23,768
Poverty Rate 31.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%
High School or Higher 66.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $124,600
Median Rent $1,055
Owner-Occupied 58.9%
Renter-Occupied 41.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Idea Los Encinos Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 93.8%
White 5.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 769
Teachers (FTE) 31.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 24.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Idea Los Encinos Academy?
Idea Los Encinos Academy has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Los Encinos Academy?
Idea Los Encinos Academy has 769 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 24.5:1.
What grades does Idea Los Encinos Academy serve?
Idea Los Encinos Academy serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Idea Los Encinos Academy receive per student?
Idea Los Encinos Academy receives $11,965 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Idea Los Encinos Academy in 78503 ▼
Avg Home Value
$180,637
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,270
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
41.1%

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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