Stem Academy at Bridlewood El, Flower Mound TX

Original Research by School Decision on Stem Academy at Bridlewood El

STEM Academy at Bridlewood Elementary is a public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Flower Mound, part of Lewisville ISD. The school enrolls a mid-sized cohort of students, with the bulk concentrated in grades one through five. The student body is predominantly white, with meaningful representation from Asian, Hispanic, and multiracial students, and very low rates of free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, suggesting a generally affluent school community.

Academic results in English Language Arts are strong. Third graders show near-universal proficiency, with fourth and fifth graders demonstrating solid performance as well. Mathematics proficiency is similarly solid in third grade and remains respectable in grades four and five, though it dips measurably from the third-grade peak. Science proficiency in fifth grade is notably weaker, with about half of tested students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards. Across all subjects and grade levels combined, the school sits in the top quartile among Denton County elementary schools in overall proficiency, a meaningful distinction.

The STEM designation in the school's name signals emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and the strong ELA and math results suggest the school is delivering on that focus in the tested grades. Parents seeking a STEM-oriented environment with demonstrated academic results in language arts and foundational math skills would find this school aligned with that goal. The science proficiency result may warrant a conversation with school leadership about curriculum, instruction, or support structures in that area.

Flower Mound itself is an established suburb in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, and the housing market in the 75028 zip code shows substantial value and rising rents year over year. Mortgage affordability is a consideration for families relocating to this area, with financing costs outpacing national benchmarks. The economic backdrop is stable, with unemployment rates and median household income broadly in line with national conditions.

Within Lewisville ISD itself, significant changes are underway. In late 2024, the district announced the closure of five elementary schools effective for the 2025-26 school year, citing declining enrollment and budget pressures. While Bridlewood is not among those closures, families should be aware of the broader consolidation and rezoning activity reshaping the district. Additionally, the district approved a 2025-26 cell phone ban for students, prohibiting personal communication devices throughout the school day. In 2023, voters approved substantial bond funding for facility maintenance, safety upgrades, and technology infrastructure, as well as a tax-rate increase to support competitive staff compensation and instructional programs.

The school has not reported data on special education enrollment rates or English learner populations, so prospective families with students in those categories may want to reach out directly to understand available services and supports. Trend data for this school covers only one year, making it impossible to assess whether proficiency patterns are stable, improving, or shifting over time.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 390%

School 90% · District 24% · ▲ 66 pts above district

▲ 50 pts above state median · ▲ 40 pts above county median

Grade 472%

School 72% · District 13% · ▲ 59 pts above district

▲ 31 pts above state median · ▲ 21 pts above county median

Grade 573%

School 73% · District 60% · ▲ 13 pts above district

▲ 32 pts above state median · ▲ 25 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 396%

School 96% · District 20% · ▲ 76 pts above district

▲ 50 pts above state median · ▲ 35 pts above county median

Grade 487%

School 87% · District 27% · ▲ 60 pts above district

▲ 38 pts above state median · ▲ 27 pts above county median

Grade 586%

School 86% · District 70% · ▲ 16 pts above district

▲ 32 pts above state median · ▲ 17 pts above county median

Science

Grade 551%

School 51% · District 4% · ▲ 47 pts above district

▲ 28 pts above state median · ▲ 19 pts above county median

This schoolLEWISVILLE ISD, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.