Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 vs Kirby STEM Academy 6th Grade
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 STEM Academy 6th Grade
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–6
178 students
| Measure | Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 San Antonio, Texas | Kirby STEM Academy 6th Grade San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3924 of 4,686 | #1213 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #40134 of 50,301 | #10553 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 199 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirby STEM Academy 6th Grade scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 27.4).
- •Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 92.1%).
- •Kirby STEM Academy 6th Grade does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 18.1).
- •Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 is the larger school with 199 students compared with 178.
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 STEM Academy 6th Grade?
On the Success Index (US), Kirby STEM Academy 6th Grade ranks higher (36.5 vs 27.4 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 STEM Academy 6th Grade?
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 STEM Academy 6th Grade: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 and Kirby STEM Academy 6th Grade rank in Texas?
Candlewood STEM Academy PK-1 is 3924th of 4,686 and Kirby STEM Academy 6th Grade is 1213th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).