The Stem Academy serves 766 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 766 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Stem Academy's student population of 766 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
766 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Stem Academy is 0.56, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
53%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
41%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Stem Academy?
766 students attend The Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of The Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Stem Academy?
The Stem Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Stem Academy offer ?
The Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is The Stem Academy part of?
The Stem Academy is part of Ector County Independent School District.
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