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Maria Moreno Steam Academy vs. Prestonwood Elementary School

Should you attend Maria Moreno Steam Academy or Prestonwood Elementary School? 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.
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School Overview

School
Maria Moreno Steam Academy
2115 Hampton Rd
Dallas, TX 75224
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Prestonwood Elementary School
6525 La Cosa
Dallas, TX 75248
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Maria Moreno Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Prestonwood 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%)
Overview
Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maria Moreno Steam Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Prestonwood 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 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
339 students
472 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maria Moreno Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prestonwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maria Moreno Steam Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prestonwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maria Moreno Steam Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prestonwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maria Moreno Steam Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prestonwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richardson Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3832 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#1241 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maria Moreno Steam Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Prestonwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)
63%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maria Moreno Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dallas 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 Prestonwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richardson Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maria Moreno Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dallas 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 Prestonwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richardson Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maria Moreno Steam Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dallas 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 Prestonwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Richardson Independent School District 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 Maria Moreno Steam Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Prestonwood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
23
Kindergarten Students
40
67
Grade 1 Students
40
57
Grade 2 Students
61
56
Grade 3 Students
51
63
Grade 4 Students
50
77
Grade 5 Students
64
73
Grade 6 Students
-
56

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prestonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richardson Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
93%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maria Moreno Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prestonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richardson Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maria Moreno Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prestonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richardson Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maria Moreno Steam Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dallas Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prestonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richardson Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prestonwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richardson Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maria Moreno Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prestonwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richardson Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maria Moreno Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prestonwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richardson Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maria Moreno Steam Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dallas Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Prestonwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richardson Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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