Panther Creek School

129 Pr 3421
Valera, TX 76884
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Panther Creek School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Panther Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Panther Creek School's student population of 165 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
165 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Panther Creek School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Panther Creek School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4913 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
41%
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45-49%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
16%
53%
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Black
2%
13%
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White
78%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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≥50%
90%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panther Creek School's ranking?
Panther Creek School is ranked #4913 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Panther Creek School?
The graduation rate of Panther Creek School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Panther Creek School?
165 students attend Panther Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Panther Creek School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Panther Creek School?
Panther Creek School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Panther Creek School offer ?
Panther Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Panther Creek School part of?
Panther Creek School is part of Panther Creek CISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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