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Paloma Creek Elementary School vs. Union Park Elementary School

Should you attend Paloma Creek Elementary School or Union Park Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Paloma Creek Elementary School
1600 Navo Rd
Aubrey, TX 76227
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Union Park Elementary School
7301 Fieldwood Way
Aubrey, TX 76227
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Union Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paloma Creek Elementary 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 823 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
687 students
823 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paloma Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Union Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paloma Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paloma Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Union Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paloma Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Denton Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Union Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Denton Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#6464 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#2843 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paloma Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Union Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
53%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paloma Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paloma Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paloma Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Union Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Denton Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Paloma Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Union Park Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
62
48
Kindergarten Students
110
140
Grade 1 Students
106
143
Grade 2 Students
91
140
Grade 3 Students
110
140
Grade 4 Students
111
111
Grade 5 Students
97
101

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paloma Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Union Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paloma Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Union Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
43%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paloma Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Union Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
20%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paloma Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Union Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paloma Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Union Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Denton Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paloma Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Union Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paloma Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Union Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paloma Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Union Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Denton Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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