Overview

IDEA Academy is a public charter school in Donna, TX, offering 7 sports. It is one of 66 elementary schools in Idea Public Schools.

School Rating

IDEA Academy is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Texas with the same grade levels.
4/10
GreatSchools Rating

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About the School

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3 Reviews
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Neighborhood

401 South 1st Street
Donna, TX 78537
School leader: Ms Marycarmen Quintanilla
(956) 464-0203
(956) 464-8532
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