Valley Creek Elementary School

2800 Vly Creek Trl
Mckinney, TX 75070
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valley Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Valley Creek Elementary School's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
487 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Valley Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Creek Elementary School is 0.53, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#373 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
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64%
37%
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74%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
53%
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Black
9%
13%
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White
66%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Creek Elementary School is ranked #373 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Valley Creek Elementary School?
487 students attend Valley Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Valley Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Creek Elementary School?
Valley Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Valley Creek Elementary School offer ?
Valley Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Valley Creek Elementary School part of?
Valley Creek Elementary School is part of Mckinney ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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