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Royalwood Elementary School vs. Pstem Academy

Should you attend Royalwood Elementary School or Pstem Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Royalwood Elementary School
7715 Royalwood Dr
Houston, TX 77049
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Pstem Academy
2950 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77017
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Pstem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 618 students in grades 1-5, Royalwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pstem Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
PK-5
Total Students
618 students
489 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Royalwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pstem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Royalwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pstem Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Royalwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pstem Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Royalwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sheldon Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pstem Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4429 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#3708 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Royalwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pstem Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
45-49%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Royalwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sheldon Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pstem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Royalwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sheldon Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pstem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Royalwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sheldon Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pstem Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Royalwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pstem Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
95
Kindergarten Students
-
62
Grade 1 Students
131
72
Grade 2 Students
120
63
Grade 3 Students
116
67
Grade 4 Students
131
62
Grade 5 Students
120
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Royalwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sheldon Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% Hispanic
77%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Royalwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sheldon Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pstem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Royalwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sheldon Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% White
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Royalwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sheldon Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pstem Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Royalwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sheldon Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.39
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Royalwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sheldon Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pstem Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
93%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Royalwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sheldon Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pstem Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Royalwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sheldon Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pstem Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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