Serving 738 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Riverview Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idea Riverview Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Idea Riverview Academy's student population of 738 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
738 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Idea Riverview Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idea Riverview Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1566 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Riverview Academy's ranking?
Idea Riverview Academy is ranked #1566 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idea Riverview Academy often compared to?
Idea Riverview Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville, Idea Brownsville Academy, Idea Frontier Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Idea Riverview Academy?
738 students attend Idea Riverview Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Idea Riverview Academy students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Idea Riverview Academy?
Idea Riverview Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Riverview Academy offer ?
Idea Riverview Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Idea Riverview Academy part of?
Idea Riverview Academy is part of IDEA Public Schools.
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