Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pearcy Stem Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Pearcy Elementary is located in the southern part of Arlington, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pearcy Stem Academy's student population of 511 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
511 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pearcy Stem Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearcy Stem Academy is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1930 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearcy Stem Academy's ranking?
Pearcy Stem Academy is ranked #1930 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pearcy Stem Academy often compared to?
Pearcy Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Ashworth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pearcy Stem Academy?
511 students attend Pearcy Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pearcy Stem Academy students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pearcy Stem Academy?
Pearcy Stem Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pearcy Stem Academy offer ?
Pearcy Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pearcy Stem Academy part of?
Pearcy Stem Academy is part of Arlington Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Pearcy Stem Academy located?
Pearcy Stem Academy is located in the Southeast Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 25 other public schools located in Southeast Arlington.
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