IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY
IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY is a public charter elementary school in IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS (HIDALGO County), Texas. It serves 88 students in special education of 717 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of B and an overall SPED support score of 34.2.
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- School District: IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- County: HIDALGO
- Grade Type: Elementary
- Grade Span: KG - 05
- Campus Type: Charter School
- Ranking Status: Ranked
- Charter School: Yes
- Median Household Income: in ZIP code 78582 is $41,452
- TEA Accountability Overview →
34.2/100
Overall SPED Support Score
15.1%
SPED Support Percentile
General Accountability Rating
SPED Sub-Scores
23.0/100
Academic Performance
47.6/100
Academic Growth
9.5/100
Inclusion & Placement
38.2/100
Staffing Support
90.2/100
Discipline Climate
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Graduation & Dropout
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| General Information on Students and Teachers | 2019 | 2022 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of students | 717 | ||
| Number of students in Special Education | 88 | ||
| Percentage of students in Special Education | 12.3% | ||
| Total Students with Disabilities | 63 | ||
| Students with Autism | 22 | ||
| Students with Behavioral Disabilities | 5 | ||
| Students with Intellectual Disability | 13 | ||
| Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood | 0 | ||
| Students with Physical Disabilities | 23 | ||
| Total Count of Teachers | 49.9 | ||
| Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) | 2 | ||
| Percentage of Special Ed Teachers | 6.1% | ||
| Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers | 44 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY offer strong special education support?
IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY has an Overall SPED Support Score of 34.2, placing it in the 15.1 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects developing special education support. The school serves 88 students in special education with 2 special education teachers.
What grades does IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY serve?
IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY serves grades KG - 05, classified as elementary in IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Is IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY a charter school?
Yes. IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY is a Texas public charter school operating in IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
How does IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY compare to other Texas schools for special education?
You can compare IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY side-by-side with up to four other Texas schools across STAAR results, special education metrics, discipline, and graduation data on the school comparison page at https://learningdifferences.info/compare/.
What is IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY's TEA accountability rating?
IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY has a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of B for the 2025 reporting year.
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