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Idea Frontier Academy vs. Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville

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School Overview

School
Idea Frontier Academy
2800 S Dakota Ave
Brownsville, TX 78521
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville
1124 Central Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 688 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Idea Frontier Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-7
Total Students
688 students
512 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Idea Frontier Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Idea Frontier Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Idea Frontier Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Idea Frontier Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the IDEA Public Schools and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harmony Public Schools - South Texas and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2216 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#6479 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Idea Frontier Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in TX)
33%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea Frontier Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Public Schools - South Texas and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea Frontier Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Public Schools - South Texas and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Idea Frontier Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Public Schools - South Texas and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Idea Frontier Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
62
Kindergarten Students
103
56
Grade 1 Students
115
58
Grade 2 Students
121
55
Grade 3 Students
103
50
Grade 4 Students
121
73
Grade 5 Students
125
60
Grade 6 Students
-
49
Grade 7 Students
-
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Idea Frontier Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the IDEA Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harmony Public Schools - South Texas and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
98%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Idea Frontier Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the IDEA Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harmony Public Schools - South Texas and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Idea Frontier Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the IDEA Public Schools and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harmony Public Schools - South Texas and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harmony Public Schools - South Texas and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.04
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Idea Frontier Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harmony Public Schools - South Texas and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
89%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Idea Frontier Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harmony Public Schools - South Texas and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Idea Frontier Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the IDEA Public Schools and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harmony Science Academy - Brownsville, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harmony Public Schools - South Texas and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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