Lamar Middle vs STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El
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.
Lamar Middle
Flower Mound · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El
Lewisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Lamar Middle Flower Mound, Texas | STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El Lewisville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 1,684 | #1228 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1359 of 15,369 | #19244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 716 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 51% |
| city | Flower Mound | Lewisville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 58.5).
- •Lamar Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 51%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 48%).
- •Lamar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 40%).
- •STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
- •Lamar Middle is the larger school with 716 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 Lamar Middle better than STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar Middle ranks higher (80.8 vs 58.5 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 Lamar Middle and STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Flower Mound and Lewisville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar Middle: 716. STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar Middle and STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El rank in Texas?
Lamar Middle is 102nd 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).