Ann Richards Steam Academy

3831 N Prairie Creek
Dallas, TX 75227
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,174 students in grades 6-8, Ann Richards Steam Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,174 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ann Richards Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Ann Richards Steam Academy's student population of 1,174 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,174 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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School Rankings

Ann Richards Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ann Richards Steam Academy is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6372 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ann Richards Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ann Richards Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ann Richards Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
79%
53%
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Black
19%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ann Richards Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ann Richards Steam Academy's ranking?
Ann Richards Steam Academy is ranked #6372 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ann Richards Steam Academy?
1,174 students attend Ann Richards Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ann Richards Steam Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ann Richards Steam Academy?
Ann Richards Steam Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ann Richards Steam Academy offer ?
Ann Richards Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ann Richards Steam Academy part of?
Ann Richards Steam Academy is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Ann Richards Steam Academy located?
Ann Richards Steam Academy is located in the Riverway Estates And Bruton Terrace neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Riverway Estates And Bruton Terrace.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,174 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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