Summary:
Arbor Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Euless, Texas, serving 816 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 172 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.
Arbor Creek Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, the student body was 42.77% African American, 20.1% Hispanic, and 19% Asian. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 71.08% in the same year. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading was 41.32% at Arbor Creek, compared to 55.85% for the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD and 48.85% for the state of Texas.
Despite these challenges, Arbor Creek Elementary has some bright spots. The school has a strong performance in the Gifted and Talented student subgroup, ranking 14th out of 2,980 Texas elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school's performance in the English Language Learner (ELL) subgroup is better than the overall school performance, ranking 1,095th out of 3,556 Texas elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 3-star rating. Interestingly, some nearby schools, such as Oakwood Terrace Elementary and Midway Park Elementary, have similar demographic profiles but perform better academically, suggesting that factors beyond just student demographics may be contributing to the academic outcomes at Arbor Creek.
Thank you for your feedback!
Detail: