MATH/SCIENCE/TECH MAGNET

schools.risd.org/MSTMagnet

667 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

The school located at 450 Abrams Rd in Richardson, Texas, is the **Richardson Math/Science/Technology Magnet Elementary School (MST)**, a specialized campus within the Richardson Independent School District. Designed to foster academic excellence, the school offers a rigorous curriculum with a distinct emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) integration. By focusing on inquiry-based learning and hands-on technological application, the school aims to prepare its students to be innovative problem solvers and critical thinkers in an increasingly digital world.

As a magnet program, MST draws students from across the district who have a particular interest or aptitude for scientific and mathematical exploration. The curriculum is enriched with advanced resources and specialized instruction that goes beyond standard elementary benchmarks, often incorporating collaborative projects and high-level analytical tasks. The school is widely recognized for maintaining a high standard of student performance and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages children to pursue future pathways in technical and scientific fields.

667

Total Students

46.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATH/SCIENCE/TECH MAGNET
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	115
Black	223
Asian	98
Two or More	30
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
223 (33.4%)
White
199 (29.8%)
Hispanic
115 (17.2%)
Asian
98 (14.7%)
Two or More
30 (4.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-7300
Website:	http://schools.risd.org/MSTMagnet
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	667
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MATH/SCIENCE/TECH MAGNET
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	44
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	107
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	95
Grade 6	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MATH/SCIENCE/TECH MAGNET
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	309	46.3%
Male	358	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)