Serving 612 students in grades 5-6, Sloan Creek Intermediate School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sloan Creek Intermediate's attendance zone covers the entire district of McKinney, TX, encompassing approximately 17 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sloan Creek Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sloan Creek Intermediate School's student population of 612 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
612 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Sloan Creek Intermediate School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sloan Creek Intermediate School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#142 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sloan Creek Intermediate School's ranking?
Sloan Creek Intermediate School is ranked #142 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sloan Creek Intermediate School often compared to?
Sloan Creek Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joe V Hart Elementary School, Robert L Puster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sloan Creek Intermediate School?
612 students attend Sloan Creek Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sloan Creek Intermediate School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sloan Creek Intermediate School?
Sloan Creek Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sloan Creek Intermediate School offer ?
Sloan Creek Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Sloan Creek Intermediate School part of?
Sloan Creek Intermediate School is part of Lovejoy Independent School District.
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