Serving 824 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oyster Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oyster Creek Elementary serves the northwest part of Sugar Land, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. The school is typically a 5-10 minute drive for families within the zone, with the furthest edge located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oyster Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Oyster Creek Elementary School's student population of 824 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
824 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire•Equip•Imagine
School Rankings
Oyster Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oyster Creek Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1437 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
35%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Blue Jays
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oyster Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Oyster Creek Elementary School is ranked #1437 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Oyster Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Oyster Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rita Drabek Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Oyster Creek Elementary School?
824 students attend Oyster Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Oyster Creek Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oyster Creek Elementary School?
Oyster Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oyster Creek Elementary School offer ?
Oyster Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oyster Creek Elementary School part of?
Oyster Creek Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Oyster Creek Elementary School located?
Oyster Creek Elementary School is located in the Village Of Oak Lake neighborhood of Sugar Land, TX.
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