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IDEA McAllen Academy

IDEA Public Schools · Hidalgo County · 201 N BENTSEN RD, McAllen, TX 78501

(956)429-4100

7/10
#1632
Rank 1632 out of 4,678
Top 35%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1562 · 67th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2161 · 54th percentile
Science8/10 · #1008 · 75th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

IDEA McAllen Academy sits in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, a region with a strong sense of community pride and a deeply family-oriented culture. As part of the IDEA Public Schools network, it brings a college-prep focus to McAllen that resonates with families who want structured academics and high expectations for their kids — and its standout science scores suggest students here are being genuinely prepared for where the job market is heading. McAllen itself is a vibrant, fast-growing border city with great food, tight-knit neighborhoods, and an energy that makes it feel like a place on the rise, making this school a solid choice for families planting roots in the Valley.

Student Demographics

369 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
339 (92%)
White
20 (5%)
Other
10 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners256 (69%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged298 (81%)
Students with Disabilities25 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

772
Enrollment
32.4
Teachers (FTE)
23.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)