Serving 763 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Utpb Stem Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 was 40% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3213 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
50%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
44%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Utpb STEM Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Utpb Stem Academy's ranking?
Utpb Stem Academy is ranked #3213 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Utpb Stem Academy?
763 students attend Utpb Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Utpb Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 44% 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 Utpb Stem Academy?
Utpb Stem Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Utpb Stem Academy offer ?
Utpb Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Utpb Stem Academy part of?
Utpb Stem Academy is part of Utpb STEM Academy School District.
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