Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School's student population of 524 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2069 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
35%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School is ranked #2069 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flower Mound Elementary School, Garden Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School?
524 students attend Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School?
Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School part of?
Stem Academy At Valley Ridge Elementary School is part of Lewisville Independent School District.
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