Blanton El vs The STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blanton El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
The STEM Academy
Odessa · Charter other · Grades K–12
755 students
| Measure | Blanton El Odessa, Texas | The STEM Academy Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #3481 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #37082 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 510 | 755 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 755 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | – |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 80.2%).
- •The STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.4).
- •The STEM Academy is the larger school with 755 students compared with 510.
- •Blanton El is a public school while The STEM Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Blanton El better than The STEM Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blanton El and The STEM Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blanton El: 510. The STEM Academy: 755. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blanton El and The STEM Academy rank in Texas?
Blanton El is 3481st of 4,686 and The STEM Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).