Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 vs Kirby Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
199 students
Kirby Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 7–8
423 students
| Measure | Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 San Antonio, Texas | Kirby Middle San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3924 of 4,686 | #1536 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #40134 of 50,301 | #12859 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 199 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 23% |
| Math proficiency | – | 25% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 25.0).
- •Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 90.1%).
- •Kirby Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 18.1).
- •Kirby Middle is the larger school with 423 students compared with 199.
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 Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 better than Kirby Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 ranks higher (27.4 vs 25.0 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 Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 and Kirby Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1: 199. Kirby Middle: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 and Kirby Middle rank in Texas?
Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 is 3924th of 4,686 and Kirby Middle is 1536th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).