Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound vs STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound
Flower Mound · Charter other · Grades K–12
949 students
STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle
Flower Mound · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
| Measure | Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound Flower Mound, Texas | STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle Flower Mound, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #13 of 1,684 |
| National rank | – | #347 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 949 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 949 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 88% |
| city | Flower Mound | Flower Mound |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle does better on math proficiency (88% vs 66%).
- •STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 71%).
- •STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 10.2%).
- •STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.9).
- •Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound is the larger school with 949 students compared with 531.
- •Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound is a charter school while STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle is a public 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 Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound better than STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle?
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 Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound and STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Flower Mound and Flower Mound in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound: 949. STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound and STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle rank in Texas?
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound is unranked and STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle is 13th of 1,684 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).