Excellent
#1039 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 12% in state
Stem Academy at Polser EL
Elementary School · Lewisville ISD · Carrollton, TX
A Lewisville ISD elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1520 POLSER RD, Carrollton, TX 75010
- Math 58% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 68% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stem Academy at Polser EL score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stem Academy at Polser EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,457/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carrollton), 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
$105,386
Median home value
$434,700
Median rent
$1,797/mo
College educated
57.3%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hills ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| Homestead ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of Castle HillsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| King Arthur Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 1.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lewisville ISD
- Schools in district
- 62
- Rank in district
- #28 of 61
- District spending per student
- $12,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stem Academy at Polser EL is listed in LEWISVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stem Academy at Polser EL
Stem Academy at Polser EL is a public elementary school in Carrollton, TX, part of Lewisville ISD, serving approximately 500 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,039 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stem Academy at Polser EL
What grades does Stem Academy at Polser EL serve?
Stem Academy at Polser EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Stem Academy at Polser EL?
Stem Academy at Polser EL has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy at Polser EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Academy at Polser EL is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stem Academy at Polser EL rank in TX?
Stem Academy at Polser EL ranks #1,039 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Stem Academy at Polser EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Stem Academy at Polser EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Stem Academy at Polser EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stem Academy at Polser EL has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Stem Academy at Polser EL a charter school?
No, Stem Academy at Polser EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stem Academy at Polser EL a Title I school?
No, Stem Academy at Polser EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stem Academy at Polser EL?
41.2% of students at Stem Academy at Polser EL 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Denton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (469) 713-5978
- Area population (ZIP 75010)
- 31,687
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 75010; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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