Old Settlers El vs STEM Academy at Forestwood Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Settlers El
Flower Mound · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
STEM Academy at Forestwood Middle
Flower Mound · Public middle · Grades 6–8
894 students
| Measure | Old Settlers El Flower Mound, Texas | STEM Academy at Forestwood Middle Flower Mound, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #78 of 4,686 | #50 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #1558 of 50,301 | #761 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 468 | 894 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 894 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.3% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 74% |
| city | Flower Mound | Flower Mound |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Settlers El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 85.0).
- •STEM Academy at Forestwood Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Old Settlers El does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Old Settlers El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 15.2%).
- •Old Settlers El does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.2).
- •STEM Academy at Forestwood Middle is the larger school with 894 students compared with 468.
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 Old Settlers El better than STEM Academy at Forestwood Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Old Settlers El ranks higher (87.3 vs 85.0 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 Old Settlers El and STEM Academy at Forestwood Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Flower Mound and Flower Mound in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Settlers El: 468. STEM Academy at Forestwood Middle: 894. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Settlers El and STEM Academy at Forestwood Middle rank in Texas?
Old Settlers El is 78th of 4,686 and STEM Academy at Forestwood Middle is 50th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).