Stem Academy At Forestwood Middle

Stem Academy At Forestwood Middle in Flower Mound, TX, is a high-performing public school serving 894 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Lewisville Independent School District (Isd).

This school has a long and consistent track record of academic excellence, earning a perfect 5-star rating every year since at least 2015 and ranking in the top 7% of all Texas middle schools. Its greatest strength is broad-based success across all student groups, including exceptional support for English Language Learners and Special Education students, both of which rank in the 91st percentile or higher statewide. The school is a powerhouse in reading, with proficiency rates roughly 30 points higher than the state average, and excels at accelerating students in math—95.6% of students taking Algebra I were proficient, a staggering 41 points above the state. While it faces stiff competition from the nearby Stem Academy At Clayton Downing Middle, which ranks even higher (82nd vs. Forestwood's 167th), Forestwood's consistent performance and ability to serve a diverse student body make it a standout institution.

One interesting finding is the universal "7th grade math dip" seen across the district, where proficiency drops dramatically as students transition to pre-algebra concepts. At Forestwood, only 21.2% of 7th graders were proficient in math, but this still outperforms the district average (16.2%) and is competitive with other top-tier schools like McKamy Middle (23.5%). The school also maintains an exceptionally low dropout rate of 0.5%, well below the district average, indicating strong student engagement. For parents seeking a reliably excellent school with a strong focus on reading and advanced math, Forestwood offers a stable and effective educational environment.