The Stem Academy serves 743 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 743 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Stem Academy's student population of 743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
743 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Stem Academy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
53%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
40%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Stem Academy?
743 students attend The Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of The Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Stem Academy?
The Stem Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Stem Academy offer ?
The Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is The Stem Academy part of?
The Stem Academy is part of Ector County Independent School District.
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