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Canyon Creek Elementary School

2100 Copper Rdg Dr
Richardson, TX 75080

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Top 5%

Tel: (469) 593-6500

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Canyon Creek Elementary School serves 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Canyon Creek Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 303 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Canyon Creek Elementary School's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

303 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Canyon Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Canyon Creek Elementary School is 0.46, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#191 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

75-79%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Canyon Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

16%

53%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Canyon Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

13%

White

72%

26%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.46

0.64

This chart display the diversity score of Canyon Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

11%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Canyon Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Richardson Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Canyon Creek Elementary School's ranking?

Canyon Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Canyon Creek Elementary School?

303 students attend Canyon Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Canyon Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Creek Elementary School?

Canyon Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Canyon Creek Elementary School offer ?

Canyon Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Canyon Creek Elementary School part of?

Canyon Creek Elementary School is part of Richardson Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 303 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education