Prestwick K-8 Stem Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 69% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
770 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
54 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)69%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)13%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)21%
53%
Black
(19-20)8%
13%
White
(19-20)50%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)7%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
10%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Prestwick K-8 Stem Academy?
770 students attend Prestwick K-8 Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Prestwick K-8 Stem Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Prestwick K-8 Stem Academy offer ?
Prestwick K-8 Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Prestwick K-8 Stem Academy part of?
Prestwick K-8 Stem Academy is part of Little Elm Independent School District.
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