Serving 115 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Bright Ideas Charter 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 was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
24%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
68%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bright Ideas Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bright Ideas Charter?
The graduation rate of Bright Ideas Charter is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bright Ideas Charter?
115 students attend Bright Ideas Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bright Ideas Charter students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bright Ideas Charter?
Bright Ideas Charter has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bright Ideas Charter offer ?
Bright Ideas Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Bright Ideas Charter part of?
Bright Ideas Charter is part of Bright Ideas Charter School District.
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