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Homestead Elementary School vs. Stem At Polser Elementary School

Should I attend Homestead Elementary School or Stem At Polser Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Homestead Elementary School
1830 E Branch Hollow Dr
Carrollton, TX 75007
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Stem At Polser Elementary School
1520 Polser Rd
Carrollton, TX 75010
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Homestead Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Stem At Polser Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 482 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Homestead Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stem At Polser Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
482 students
462 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
39 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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Test Scores

#1356 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#1446 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
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52%
(Top 20% in TX)
50-54%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Homestead Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stem At Polser Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
(Top 20% in TX)
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Homestead Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stem At Polser Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
2
55
Kindergarten Students
86
67
Grade 1 Students
76
78
Grade 2 Students
81
71
Grade 3 Students
76
69
Grade 4 Students
76
67
Grade 5 Students
85
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
30%
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% Hispanic
21%
21%
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% Black
10%
22%
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% White
48%
19%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
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0.70
0.78
This chart display the diversity score of Homestead Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart display the diversity score of Stem At Polser Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stem At Polser Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stem At Polser Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
 
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