Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valley 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 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher 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 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley Creek Elementary serves the southwest part of McKinney, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Valley Creek Elementary School's student population of 498 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
498 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Rankings
Valley 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 Valley Creek Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#897 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
15%
54%
Black
16%
13%
White
57%
24%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #897 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Valley Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Valley Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert L Puster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Valley Creek Elementary School?
498 students attend Valley Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Valley Creek Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 Kindergarten-5
What school district is Valley Creek Elementary School part of?
Valley Creek Elementary School is part of Mckinney Independent School District.
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