Idea Mesa Hills Academy

IDEA Mesa Hills Academy, located at 405 Wallenberg Drive, El Paso, TX 79912, caters to the educational needs of kindergarten through fifth-grade students in a single-campus charter school. The current student enrollment at the school is 721, with a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. The student demographics include 51% male and 49% female, with 28% of the total student population scoring proficiently in math, while around 52% of the total student population achieved proficiency in the recent state tests, which were conducted in the subject of reading. The school, therefore, faces certain challenges in the performance of its students. The school, which is part of the IDEA Public Schools charter network, offers a college-readiness curriculum and a K-12 educational pathway, which goes beyond the elementary level. The student demographics of the school include a majority of Hispanic ethnicity, with over 80% of the total student population qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school, therefore, caters to the educational needs of the community, which is quite diverse. The average cost of housing in the area, which includes the nearby Upper Mesa Hills, is around $470,475, reflecting a community served by one of the best elementary school in Texas

The civic leaders of El Paso County have recently put the spotlight on IDEA Mesa Hills Academy during a community engagement event when El Paso County Mayor Renard Johnson visited the school and met with the student leaders, focusing on the school's contribution to developing leadership qualities among its students. During his visit to the school, the mayor met with the members of different student leadership organizations such as the National Honor Society and emphasized the importance of the contributions of students in building the future of the city.

Q1. What extracurricular opportunities are available at IDEA Mesa Hills Academy?

Ans. IDEA Mesa Hills Academy offers various extracurricular opportunities to its students to develop their skills and knowledge in various areas of life.

Q2. Does IDEA Mesa Hills Academy offer a bilingual or dual-language program?

Ans. IDEA Mesa Hills Academy offers a program for English language learners and provides special instruction for the development of their skills in both English and Spanish.

Q3. What types of technology is available to IDEA Mesa Hills Academy students?

Ans. IDEA Mesa Hills Academy provides its students with computers and other technological equipment to develop their skills and knowledge in these areas through various programs implemented in their daily classes.

Q4. Are there any after-school tutoring or academic support services?

Ans. IDEA Mesa Hills Academy provides academic support to its students to develop their skills and knowledge in various areas of life through various academic programs implemented in their school.

Q5. What is IDEA Mesa Hills Academy's approach to student safety and discipline?

Ans. IDEA Mesa Hills Academy provides a strict discipline policy to maintain safety and discipline among its students.