Arbor Creek Middle vs STEM Academy at Polser El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Creek Middle
Carrollton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
STEM Academy at Polser El
Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
| Measure | Arbor Creek Middle Carrollton, Texas | STEM Academy at Polser El Carrollton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 1,684 | #1277 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2491 of 15,369 | #19824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 940 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 940 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 47% |
| city | Carrollton | Carrollton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arbor Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 57.7).
- •Arbor Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Arbor Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Arbor Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 34.2%).
- •STEM Academy at Polser El does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.8).
- •Arbor Creek Middle is the larger school with 940 students compared with 506.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arbor Creek Middle better than STEM Academy at Polser El?
On the Success Index (US), Arbor Creek Middle ranks higher (74.2 vs 57.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arbor Creek Middle and STEM Academy at Polser El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Carrollton and Carrollton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbor Creek Middle: 940. STEM Academy at Polser El: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbor Creek Middle and STEM Academy at Polser El rank in Texas?
Arbor Creek Middle is 204th of 1,684 and STEM Academy at Polser El is 1277th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).