Average
#4317 of 8,547 schools in TX
N a Howry Steam Academy
Elementary School · LAKE WORTH ISD
4000 DAKOTA TRL, Lake Worth, TX 76135
Enrollment
324
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
6.3
Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
324
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
6.3
Grades
1st – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Lake Worth
#2 of 3
public schools
Texas elementary schools
#2,111 of 4,678
In district
#4 of 6
LAKE WORTH ISD
School environment
9.2 / 10
Exceptional
About N a Howry Steam Academy
N A Howry STEAM Academy serves 324 students in grades 1-5 in Lake Worth, Texas, offering a focused STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) educational approach. This elementary school maintains an excellent 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 27 full-time equivalent teachers, providing students with more individualized attention than many schools can offer. The school has earned recognition for its strong performance, achieving a 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #843 out of 8,598 schools statewide, placing it in the 90th percentile of Texas elementary schools.
This impressive ranking reflects the school's commitment to academic excellence and its specialized STEAM curriculum that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics into students' learning experiences. N A Howry STEAM Academy draws families from the surrounding 76135 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $69,525 and the median home value is $216,900. The community shows a poverty rate of 9.8%, with 23% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.
Located on Dakota Trail in this large suburban area of Tarrant County, the school serves a stable residential community that values educational innovation and academic achievement.
What Parents Should Know
While current test scores at N a Howry Steam Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.
Score Breakdown
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N a Howry Steam Academy — Students at N a Howry Steam Academy score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How N a Howry Steam Academy Compares
See how N a Howry Steam Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 28% (2019) to 12% (2021). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 23% (2019) to 22% (2021).
Location
4000 DAKOTA TRL, Lake Worth, TX 76135
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering N a Howry Steam Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EFFIE MORRIS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY (rated 7.0/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is JOY JAMES ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP (rated 7.0/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Fort Worth), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MARINE CREEK LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (rated 6.7/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Fort Worth), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Lake Worth, see our Lake Worth schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EFFIE MORRIS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY Lake Worth | 0.2 mi | 7.0 |
| LAKE WORTH H S Lake Worth | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
| CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fort Worth | 1.9 mi | 4.5 |
| MARINE CREEK LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Fort Worth | 2.0 mi | 6.7 |
| GREENFIELD EL Fort Worth | 2.2 mi | 6.5 |
| ED WILLKIE MIDDLE Fort Worth | 2.6 mi | 5.8 |
| JOY JAMES ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP Fort Worth | 2.4 mi | 7.0 |
| LUCYLE COLLINS MIDDLE Fort Worth | 2.4 mi | 5.9 |
| MARILYN MILLER LANGUAGE ACADEMY Fort Worth | 2.4 mi | 6.5 |
| DOZIER EL Fort Worth | 3.2 mi | 6.4 |
| MARINE CREEK COLLEGIATE H S Fort Worth | 3.1 mi | 3.7 |
| BREWER H S Fort Worth | 3.3 mi | 5.3 |
| PARKVIEW EL Fort Worth | 3.3 mi | 5.2 |
| CHISHOLM TRAIL H S Fort Worth | 3.2 mi | 6.8 |
| CASTLEBERRY EL Fort Worth | 3.4 mi | 4.4 |
| REACH H S Fort Worth | 3.5 mi | 7.6 |
| T R U C E LEARNING CTR Fort Worth | 3.5 mi | — |
| CREEKVIEW MIDDLE Fort Worth | 3.7 mi | 7.4 |
| MARINE CREEK MIDDLE Fort Worth | 3.5 mi | 4.9 |
| W J TURNER EL Fort Worth | 3.4 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76135 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,590
Median Home Value
$250,600
Median Rent
$1,210/mo
Population
18,903
College Educated
21.8%
Homeownership
62.5%
Avg Commute
27.9 min
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Median Age
39.4
Community Profile
The community surrounding N a Howry Steam Academy has a median household income of $70,590. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $250,600, with a median rent of $1,210/month. The local poverty rate of 9.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 28 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about N a Howry Steam Academy
What grades does N a Howry Steam Academy serve?
N a Howry Steam Academy serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend N a Howry Steam Academy?
N a Howry Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at N a Howry Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at N a Howry Steam Academy is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does N a Howry Steam Academy rank in TX?
N a Howry Steam Academy is ranked #4317 out of 8,547 schools in TX.
What is N a Howry Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
N a Howry Steam Academy has a composite rating of 6.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at N a Howry Steam Academy?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, N a Howry Steam Academy has 20.0% math proficiency and 22.5% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is N a Howry Steam Academy a charter school?
No, N a Howry Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is N a Howry Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, N a Howry Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for N a Howry Steam Academy?
92.9% of students at N a Howry Steam Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (9,065/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Lake Worth). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Tarrant County
- Phone
- (817) 306-4240
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
LAKE WORTH ISD- District Enrollment
- 3,238
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,817
- District Rank
- #4 of 6
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Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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