Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy's student population of 243 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy is 0.45, which is less 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
#6944 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
71%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy's ranking?
Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy is ranked #6944 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy often compared to?
Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy?
243 students attend Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy?
Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy offer ?
Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy part of?
Ruby Young Personalized Steam Academy is part of Desoto Independent School District.
School Reviews
1 3/21/2020
The staff is very rude, they don't return phone calls at all. They talk to the students like they don't care when they just ask a question. Everything about this school is done on an unprofessional level.
5 5/17/2016
The staff is great. The activities is great. Our test averages and grades is out the water.That means we have some smart kids. We are strong, exciting, and fun to be around. We are great competitors. We have the best pep rallies and any other programs. Best math teams. The district can't get enough of us. The district leader love us he said when we had our pep rally we had the best pep rally ever and we were the best school. No one can beat us. We will work hard and will always succeed.
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