IDEA Mays Academy is an open enrollment charter school operated by IDEA Public Schools. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, the campus student population was 79% Hispanic and 74% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, what we know about its classroom experience and its political environment.
Research suggests that more experienced teachers can improve
academic outcomes and lead to higher student attendance. Below,
the data shows how experience breaks down for the teachers in
your school — both by the number of years of experience they have
and by the level of post-secondary education they’ve obtained.
Why this matters
Texas
public schools have been hampered by a longstanding teacher shortage
crisis in the state, a challenge that worsened during the pandemic.
School leaders have relied on uncertified teachers to fill
shortages, hiring job candidates who had little or no teacher
training or experience in the classroom. In 2025, lawmakers
banned uncertified teachers in core classes with a law set to be
phased in during the 2026-27 school year.
54.4% of teachers had
1-5 years of experience
in 2025,
up
30.4
points
from 2017
Population
Pct. of Total
Trend
Ranking
Less than one yearBeginning teachers in their first year
1.5%of total
-74.5
points since
2017
1-5 yearsEarly-career teachers building experience
54.4%of total
+30.4
points since
2017
6+ yearsExperienced teachers with six or more years
44.1%of total
+44.1
points since
2017
Population
Pct. of Total
Ranking
Less than one year
1.5%of total(-74.5%)
1-5 years
54.4%of total(+30.4%)
6+ years
44.1%of total(+44.1%)
81.9% of teachers hold a
Bachelor's degree
in 2025