Serving 531 students in grades 6-8, Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Clayton Downing Middle serves the west part of Flower Mound, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School's student population of 531 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
531 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School is 0.56, 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
#108 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-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 Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School's ranking?
Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School is ranked #108 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School often compared to?
Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckamy Middle School, Shadow Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School?
531 students attend Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School?
Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School offer ?
Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School part of?
Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School is part of Lewisville Independent School District.
School Reviews
Review Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
