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Idea Bluff Springs Academy

1700 E SLAUGHTER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78744

Ranked 3329 of 5492 in Texas

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Idea Bluff Springs Academy

1700 E SLAUGHTER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78744

Ranked 3329 of 5492 in Texas

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About Idea Bluff Springs Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 35%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 35% in Math and 58% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
597
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 7.71%
Asian 1.68%
Hispanic 81.07%
Black 7.54%
Two+ Races 1.17%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
7.71%
Asian
1.68%
Hispanic
81.07%
Black
7.54%
Two+ Races
1.17%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 597
46.57%
278 Female
53.43%
319 Male

Student Population

597 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

464 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Idea Bluff Springs Academy Contact Information

Address

1700 E SLAUGHTER LN, AUSTIN, TX, 78744

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Phone

(512) 822-4200

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TOP 3329 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Idea Bluff Springs Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The IDEA Bluff Springs Academy campus in Austin, Texas, will host College Signing Day on June 20, 2026. This is part of a larger network of events that celebrate important academic accomplishments. College Signing Day is a celebration for the students, families, and teachers of each graduating student. The students tell all the staff members at the college they will be attending. Also, this event will focus on celebrating the students' achievements as a group and strengthening the IDEA mission to help students succeed by encouraging them to go to college after high school.

FAQ

Q1. Does IDEA Bluff Springs Academy have a curriculum that prepares students for college?

Ans. Yes, IDEA Bluff Springs Academy is a college-preparatory school that focuses on building strong academic foundations early on, with a focus on literacy, math skills, and being ready for college in the long term.

Q2. What kind of school culture should families expect at IDEA Bluff Springs Academy?

Ans. IDEA Bluff Springs Academy has a structured and disciplined environment with clear rules about attendance, behavior, and academic effort. This helps make sure that all classrooms are the same.

Q3. Do students at IDEA Bluff Springs Academy have to wear uniforms?

Ans. Yes, IDEA Bluff Springs Academy usually has a dress code that students have to follow. This helps keep the learning environment focused and cuts down on daily distractions that come from having to choose what to wear.

Q4. Are there after-school programs or activities at IDEA Bluff Springs Academy?

Ans. IDEA Bluff Springs Academy has extended-day programs that may include tutoring, enrichment sessions, and supervised activities that are meant to help students learn more and stay interested in school.

Q5. How does IDEA Bluff Springs Academy help students come to school and stick to their routines?

Ans. IDEA Bluff Springs Academy puts a lot of value on students being on time and attending every day. They have structured schedules and ways for students to talk to each other to make sure they stay on track all year.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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