Prairie Trail El vs STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Trail El
Flower Mound · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El
Lewisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Prairie Trail El Flower Mound, Texas | STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El Lewisville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 4,686 | #1228 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6903 of 50,301 | #19244 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 672 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 51% |
| city | Flower Mound | Lewisville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Trail El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 58.5).
- •Prairie Trail El does better on math proficiency (68% vs 51%).
- •Prairie Trail El does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 48%).
- •Prairie Trail El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 40%).
- •STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.3).
- •Prairie Trail El is the larger school with 672 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 Prairie Trail El better than STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Trail El ranks higher (76.7 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 Prairie Trail El and STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Flower Mound and Lewisville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Trail El: 672. STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Trail El and STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El rank in Texas?
Prairie Trail El is 404th of 4,686 and STEM Academy at Valley Ridge El is 1228th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).