IDEA Public Schools operates open enrollment schools and is based in South Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 85.2% Hispanic and 81.5% economically disadvantaged.
Charter schools are public schools authorized by the State Board of Education, but unlike independent school districts, their school boards are appointed by their operators, not elected. They still must comply with the Texas Public Information Act and hold public board meetings.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Charter Schools
NCES Type
City-Large
ESC Region
Edinburg
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The base average teaching salary was
$61,397
in 2025,
up
$16,825
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,183per year
+$21,031
since 2015
State164thof 1,081
Region6thof 43
Peers43rdof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,634per year
+$13,972
since 2015
State191stof 1,182
Region6thof 44
Peers41stof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$65,248per year
+$14,732
since 2015
State341stof 1,191
Region12thof 43
Peers65thof 165
All teachers
$61,397per year
+$16,825
since 2015
State363rdof 1,201
Region14thof 44
Peers65thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,183per year
State164thof 1,081
Region6thof 43
Peers43rdof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,634per year
State191stof 1,182
Region6thof 44
Peers41stof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$65,248per year
State341stof 1,191
Region12thof 43
Peers65thof 165
All teachers
$61,397per year
State363rdof 1,201
Region14thof 44
Peers65thof 169
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.