Delay Middle vs STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delay Middle
Lewisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
598 students
STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El
Lewisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Delay Middle Lewisville, Texas | STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El Lewisville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1294 of 1,684 | #1228 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11040 of 15,369 | #19244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 598 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 51% |
| city | Lewisville | Lewisville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 34.1).
- •STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 38%).
- •STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 89.5%).
- •Delay Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.9).
- •Delay Middle is the larger school with 598 students compared with 582.
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 Delay Middle better than STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El?
On the Success Index (US), STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El ranks higher (58.5 vs 34.1 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 Delay Middle and STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lewisville and Lewisville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delay Middle: 598. STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delay Middle and STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El rank in Texas?
Delay Middle is 1294th of 1,684 and STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El is 1228th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).