Overview

IDEA Frontier Academy is a public charter school in Brownsville, TX, offering 12 sports. It is one of 66 elementary schools in Idea Public Schools.
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School Rating

IDEA Frontier Academy is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Texas with the same grade levels.
7/10
GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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2 Reviews
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Neighborhood

2800 South Dakota Avenue
Brownsville, TX 78521
School leader: Ms Dora Villegas
(956) 541-2002
(956) 541-5561
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