Pearcy Stem Academy

Summary:

Pearcy Stem Academy is an elementary school in Arlington, Texas, serving 549 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Arlington Independent School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pearcy Stem Academy stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (44.81%) and Asian (12.02%) students compared to nearby schools. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in STAAR reading and math proficiency, particularly for African American and English Language Learner (ELL) students, who rank in the top 25% and top 15% of Texas elementary schools, respectively, in these subgroups. Pearcy Stem Academy has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 10 years, indicating it is performing above average compared to other Texas elementary schools.

While Pearcy Stem Academy is a high-performing school, there are a few areas for potential improvement, such as the performance of Asian and Gifted and Talented students, which are ranked lower compared to other subgroups. Additionally, the school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting there may be room for improvement to consistently maintain a higher ranking. Compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Beckham Elementary and Ashworth Elementary, Pearcy Stem Academy generally outperforms them in academic proficiency and school rankings. However, some Mansfield ISD schools, like Thelma Jones Elementary and Imogene Gideon Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting potential for collaboration and sharing of best practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 601 E Harris Rd
       Arlington, TX  76002


(682) 867-5555

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1440th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,093 Help


Students who attend Pearcy Stem Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Ousley J H
High:    Seguin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  549

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.8%
Hispanic:
22.2%
White:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pearcy Stem Academy ranks better than 69.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 52 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pearcy Stem Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (44.8%), Hispanic (22.2%), White (17.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pearcy Stem Academy is 14.5, which is the 23rd best among 52 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pearcy Stem Academy is $10,093, which is the 26th highest among 52 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pearcy Stem Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Arlington Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Independent School District (Isd) 683rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pearcy Stem Academy

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Rank History for all students at Pearcy Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.19 1579th 3465 54.4%
2005 53.71 1841st 3475 47.0%
2006 51.22 1993rd 3476 42.7%
2007 46.70 2376th 3724 36.2%
2008 50.46 2180th 3768 42.1%
2009 52.67 2102nd 3884 45.9%
2010 71.05 1050th 3937 73.3%
2011 49.12 2463rd 4095 39.9%
2012 60.52 1666th 4206 60.4%
2013 73.56 989th 4221 76.6%
2014 79.67 735th 4260 82.7%
2015 69.21 1313th 4320 69.6%
2016 75.50 969th 4286 77.4%
2017 80.32 683rd 4329 84.2%
2018 65.69 1217th 4359 72.1%
2019 78.27 765th 4479 82.9%
2021 53.78 1844th 4578 59.7%
2022 74.43 977th 4581 78.7%
2023 67.04 1292nd 4647 72.2%
2024 63.07 1440th 4675 69.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pearcy Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.78 580th 1046 44.6%
2019 85.58 81st 1112 92.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pearcy Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.96 502nd 3226 84.4%
2019 82.79 249th 3333 92.5%
2021 64.74 806th 3446 76.6%
2022 88.54 160th 3487 95.4%
2023 80.36 382nd 3556 89.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pearcy Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.01 320th 3558 91.0%
2019 71.03 544th 3684 85.2%
2022 58.43 1143rd 3952 71.1%
2023 61.09 1040th 4086 74.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pearcy Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.37 751st 4264 82.4%
2019 84.63 278th 4309 93.5%
2021 68.23 941st 4451 78.9%
2022 83.99 329th 4477 92.7%
2023 76.41 587th 4521 87.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Pearcy Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.62 1355th 4306 68.5%
2019 80.98 598th 4348 86.2%
2021 56.51 1664th 4499 63.0%
2022 73.24 962nd 4561 78.9%
2023 63.39 1388th 4588 69.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pearcy Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.00 1150th 3106 63.0%
2019 63.89 1245th 3184 60.9%
2021 32.54 2279th 3006 24.2%
2022 54.23 1682nd 2958 43.1%
2023 64.85 1185th 2980 60.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Pearcy Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.58 1004th 4240 76.3%
2019 88.46 191st 4295 95.6%
2021 70.76 703rd 4331 83.8%
2022 87.33 246th 4461 94.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pearcy Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.91 1149th 4319 73.4%
2019 73.50 877th 4357 79.9%
2021 50.24 1973rd 4498 56.1%
2022 72.59 1017th 4563 77.7%
2023 68.31 1197th 4585 73.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Pearcy Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.90 684th 1005 31.9%
2019 53.56 513th 1009 49.2%
2021 29.73 744th 967 23.1%
2022 41.98 660th 957 31.0%
2023 55.36 518th 1015 49.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Pearcy Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.27 387th 2483 84.4%
2019 82.67 229th 2515 90.9%
2021 61.60 670th 2444 72.6%
2022 82.32 221st 2421 90.9%
2023 78.73 304th 2443 87.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pearcy Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.49 761st 4168 81.7%
2019 90.29 190th 4188 95.5%
2021 40.99 2524th 4329 41.7%
2022 72.61 811th 4376 81.5%
2023 52.87 1889th 4401 57.1%
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Rank History for White students at Pearcy Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.25 1799th 3127 42.5%
2019 50.27 1599th 3142 49.1%
2021 47.49 1590th 3082 48.4%
2022 70.70 743rd 3082 75.9%
2023 59.62 1226th 3106 60.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, October 18, 2012

Open Quote I' am a new parent to Pearcy and heard alot of good news about the school when we made the decesion to buy our home. I have had the most horrible experiences there so far and no show of professionalism from the teachers. My sons teacher is not friendly when we pick him up, she is always complaining about something my husband does or is not doing right.She doesnt take the time to explain or tell my husband with a friendly manor about what he needs to do correctly. I dont like the drop off and picking up situation with the school either. Miss my childrens other school so full of love and professsional teachers willing to help with any issues we have. They were much caring and understanding and not yelling at parents in front of other parents and children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pearcy Stem Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 166 104 10 46 2 n/a n/a 0 328
2002 206 175 30 92 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2003 206 175 30 92 1 n/a n/a 0 504
2004 205 226 50 122 4 n/a n/a 0 607
2005 207 260 41 135 6 n/a n/a 0 649
2006 201 245 50 134 7 n/a n/a 0 637
2007 191 232 59 156 9 n/a n/a 0 647
2008 171 217 61 145 7 n/a n/a 0 601
2009 157 224 61 145 7 n/a n/a 0 594
2010 161 227 67 146 5 n/a n/a 0 606
2011 129 219 65 156 2 0 18 0 589
2012 125 212 71 137 1 0 23 0 569
2013 108 213 78 119 1 0 25 0 544
2014 98 201 60 104 4 0 22 0 489
2015 88 196 63 110 2 0 24 0 483
2016 77 183 57 121 1 0 24 0 463
2017 70 182 51 122 0 0 25 0 450
2018 73 199 56 120 3 1 28 0 480
2019 62 202 55 103 3 1 25 0 451
2020 78 209 63 122 3 1 23 0 499
2021 90 229 78 131 3 1 20 0 552
2022 85 231 65 124 3 1 18 0 527
2023 96 246 66 122 1 0 18 0 549

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pearcy Stem Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 328 27.2 12.1 20.7
2002 504 38.7 13.0 26.8
2003 504 38.7 13.0 26.8
2004 607 39.8 15.3 32.5
2005 649 39.2 16.6 36.5
2006 637 38.8 16.4 42.7
2007 647 39.5 16.4 38.2
2008 601 39.9 15.1 34.6
2009 594 41.4 14.3 42.9
2010 606 42.8 14.1 44.9
2011 589 41.5 14.1 48.7
2012 569 38.7 14.6 52.5
2013 544 38.7 14.0 55.1
2014 489 37.0 13.1 57.1
2015 483 33.0 14.6 58.2
2016 463 32.0 14.4 54.9
2017 450 29.1 15.4 62.4
2018 480 32.9 14.5 56
2019 451 34.6 13.0 66.7
2020 499 37.4 13.3 57.9
2021 552 39.9 13.8 65.6
2022 527 39.8 13.2 62.8
2023 549 37.8 14.5 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pearcy Stem Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 328 27.2 12.1 20.7
2002 504 38.7 13.0 26.8
2003 504 38.7 13.0 26.8
2004 607 39.8 15.3 32.5
2005 649 39.2 16.6 36.5
2006 637 38.8 16.4 42.7
2007 647 39.5 16.4 38.2
2008 601 39.9 15.1 34.6
2009 594 41.4 14.3 42.9
2010 606 42.8 14.1 44.9
2011 589 41.5 14.1 48.7
2012 569 38.7 14.6 52.5
2013 544 38.7 14.0 55.1
2014 489 37.0 13.1 57.1
2015 483 33.0 14.6 58.2
2016 463 32.0 14.4 54.9
2017 450 29.1 15.4 62.4
2018 480 32.9 14.5 56
2019 451 34.6 13.0 66.7
2020 499 37.4 13.3 57.9
2021 552 39.9 13.8 65.6
2022 527 39.8 13.2 62.8
2023 549 37.8 14.5 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pearcy Stem Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,292 (11.6%) $9,812 (88.4%) $11,104
2020 $1,307 (12.8%) $8,899 (87.2%) $10,206
2021 $1,082 (10.7%) $9,012 (89.3%) $10,093

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearcy Stem Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 765th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1292nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Pearcy Stem Academy)6253
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3739
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pearcy Stem Academy)6457
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3933
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Pearcy Stem Academy)4154
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pearcy Stem Academy)6655
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Pearcy Stem Academy)7451
 23%
   5th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4542
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pearcy Stem Academy)9353
 40%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4737
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Pearcy Stem Academy)8137
 44%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3825
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Pearcy Stem Academy)4565
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3743
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pearcy Stem Academy)5350
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4934
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students451549
 21.7%
African American202246
 21.8%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian5566
 20%
Hispanic103122
 18.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White6296
 54.8%
Two or More Races2518
 28%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.7%71.8%
 5%


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Pearcy Stem Academy ranks 1440th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Pearcy Stem Academy are 45% African American, 22% Hispanic, 17% White, 12% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Pearcy Stem Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ousley J H
High : Seguin High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 549 students attended Pearcy Stem Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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