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#4465 of 8,552 schools in TX
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
School · Stafford Msd · Stafford, TX
A Stafford Msd school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 STAFFORD PRIDE, Stafford, TX 77477
- Math 88% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 94% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stafford Stem Magnet Academy score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2022, reaching 91% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stafford Stem Magnet Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,520/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stafford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,290
Median home value
$241,200
Median rent
$1,436/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
40.1%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77477; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| Logos Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 524 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Stafford Msd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,343NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy is listed in STAFFORD MSD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy is a public school in Stafford, TX, part of Stafford Msd, serving approximately 322 students in grades 3rd-10th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,465 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stafford Stem Magnet Academy
What grades does Stafford Stem Magnet Academy serve?
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy serves students in grades 3rd through 10th.
How many students attend Stafford Stem Magnet Academy?
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford Stem Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford Stem Magnet Academy is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stafford Stem Magnet Academy rank in TX?
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy ranks #4,465 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Stafford Stem Magnet Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Stafford Stem Magnet Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Stafford Stem Magnet Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stafford Stem Magnet Academy has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Stafford Stem Magnet Academy a charter school?
No, Stafford Stem Magnet Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stafford Stem Magnet Academy a Title I school?
No, Stafford Stem Magnet Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stafford Stem Magnet Academy?
36.0% of students at Stafford Stem Magnet 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 10th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Phone
- (281) 261-9200
- Area population (ZIP 77477)
- 32,722
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77477; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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