Heritage El vs STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage El
Highland Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle
Flower Mound · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
| Measure | Heritage El Highland Village, Texas | STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle Flower Mound, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #179 of 4,686 | #13 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #2949 of 50,301 | #347 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 476 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 88% |
| city | Highland Village | Flower Mound |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 83.9).
- •STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle does better on math proficiency (88% vs 67%).
- •STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Heritage El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 6.8%).
- •Heritage El does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.4).
- •STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle is the larger school with 531 students compared with 476.
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 Heritage El better than STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle ranks higher (89.2 vs 83.9 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 Heritage El and STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Highland Village and Flower Mound in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage El: 476. STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage El and STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle rank in Texas?
Heritage El is 179th of 4,686 and STEM Academy at Clayton Downing Middle is 13th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).