Idea Mesquite Hills Academy serves 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Idea Mesquite Hills Academy is 0.34, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
81%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Idea Mesquite Hills Academy?
398 students attend Idea Mesquite Hills Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Idea Mesquite Hills Academy students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Mesquite Hills Academy?
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idea Mesquite Hills Academy offer ?
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Idea Mesquite Hills Academy part of?
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy is part of IDEA Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Mesquite Hills Academy located?
Idea Mesquite Hills Academy is located in the Northeast El Paso neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in Northeast El Paso.
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