Valley Creek Elementary

Summary:

Valley Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in McKinney, Texas, serving 569 students in grades K-5 and part of the McKinney Independent School District.

Valley Creek Elementary consistently ranks among the top Texas elementary schools, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than the state and district averages, particularly in reading and math. For example, in 2023-2024, 70.59% of 4th-grade students at Valley Creek were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 61.67% for the district and 50.66% for the state. The school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 10.68% to 25.48% in recent years, significantly lower than nearby schools like Slaughter Elementary and Burks Elementary, which have rates over 80%. Additionally, Valley Creek has a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.3 to 17.7, lower than the nearby schools.

While Valley Creek Elementary has maintained its academic excellence, the school's student population has become more diverse over time, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 67.1% in 2020-2021 to 60.11% in 2022-2023. This shift in demographics, along with the significant performance gaps observed between Valley Creek and nearby schools within the McKinney Independent School District, presents opportunities for the district to examine and address issues of educational equity and access.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2800 Vly Creek Trl
       McKinney, TX  75070-4375


(469) 302-4800

District: McKinney Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
905th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,503 Help


Students who attend Valley Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Faubion Middle
High:    McKinney High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  569

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.1%
African American:
14.9%
Hispanic:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley Creek Elementary ranks better than 80.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the McKinney Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Valley Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.1%), African American (14.9%), Hispanic (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Creek Elementary is 17.7, which is the highest among 20 elementary schools in the McKinney Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Creek Elementary is $10,503. 10 elementary schools in the McKinney Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Valley Creek Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

McKinney Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks McKinney Independent School District (Isd) 237th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Valley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.02 12th 3465 99.7%
2005 89.69 12th 3475 99.7%
2006 87.90 34th 3476 99.0%
2007 88.20 15th 3724 99.6%
2008 87.33 89th 3768 97.6%
2009 84.51 236th 3884 93.9%
2010 83.07 272nd 3937 93.1%
2011 85.92 130th 4095 96.8%
2012 92.30 109th 4206 97.4%
2013 90.91 180th 4221 95.7%
2014 91.11 142nd 4260 96.7%
2015 84.44 496th 4320 88.5%
2016 91.25 145th 4286 96.6%
2017 88.79 411th 4329 90.5%
2018 90.29 336th 4359 92.3%
2019 92.66 258th 4479 94.2%
2021 95.95 173rd 4578 96.2%
2022 90.49 330th 4581 92.8%
2023 80.92 734th 4647 84.2%
2024 75.81 905th 4675 80.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Valley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.67 143rd 1112 87.1%
2021 71.74 214th 961 77.7%
2022 63.92 330th 1004 67.1%
2023 25.49 904th 1099 17.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.13 188th 3558 94.7%
2019 87.50 163rd 3684 95.6%
2021 83.39 258th 3799 93.2%
2022 85.36 248th 3952 93.7%
2023 69.83 701st 4086 82.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.50 889th 4264 79.2%
2019 69.63 831st 4309 80.7%
2021 79.59 439th 4451 90.1%
2022 79.64 470th 4477 89.5%
2023 46.49 2427th 4521 46.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.51 458th 4306 89.4%
2019 91.96 232nd 4348 94.7%
2021 95.52 137th 4499 97.0%
2022 89.75 289th 4561 93.7%
2023 78.82 740th 4588 83.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Valley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.00 1096th 3106 64.7%
2019 66.30 1081st 3184 66.0%
2021 72.21 821st 3006 72.7%
2022 67.63 948th 2958 68.0%
2023 68.88 906th 2980 69.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Valley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.56 529th 4240 87.5%
2019 81.15 392nd 4295 90.9%
2021 76.57 480th 4331 88.9%
2022 49.76 2109th 4461 52.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.33 271st 4319 93.7%
2019 90.41 304th 4357 93.0%
2021 93.69 225th 4498 95.0%
2022 88.23 381st 4563 91.7%
2023 79.14 747th 4585 83.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Valley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.24 46th 1005 95.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Valley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.44 708th 2483 71.5%
2019 67.49 564th 2515 77.6%
2021 87.54 141st 2444 94.2%
2022 77.81 306th 2421 87.4%
2023 59.30 775th 2443 68.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.26 126th 4168 97.0%
2019 86.72 272nd 4188 93.5%
2021 94.36 121st 4329 97.2%
2022 91.66 169th 4376 96.1%
2023 83.34 424th 4401 90.4%
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Rank History for White students at Valley Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.86 473rd 3127 84.9%
2019 85.52 245th 3142 92.2%
2021 86.42 193rd 3082 93.7%
2022 79.29 394th 3082 87.2%
2023 75.11 587th 3106 81.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Valley Creek Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Valley Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 528 22 2 46 1 n/a n/a 0 599
1993 553 17 4 25 2 n/a n/a 0 601
1994 449 20 9 40 1 n/a n/a 0 519
1995 609 15 6 27 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1996 609 15 6 27 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1997 721 17 10 23 0 n/a n/a 0 771
1998 599 15 7 15 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1999 680 18 8 24 1 n/a n/a 0 731
2000 743 22 10 21 3 n/a n/a 0 799
2001 672 21 19 32 4 n/a n/a 0 748
2002 516 18 16 18 2 n/a n/a 0 570
2003 516 18 16 18 2 n/a n/a 0 570
2004 525 23 23 28 5 n/a n/a 0 604
2005 516 18 17 13 3 n/a n/a 0 567
2006 526 18 16 20 2 n/a n/a 0 582
2007 521 33 22 37 1 n/a n/a 0 614
2008 580 27 28 43 2 n/a n/a 0 680
2009 541 28 25 47 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2010 515 30 28 31 2 n/a n/a 0 606
2011 472 30 22 36 3 0 5 0 568
2012 436 40 18 37 2 0 16 0 549
2013 408 38 21 38 4 0 18 0 527
2014 368 35 26 44 3 0 14 0 490
2015 374 45 16 44 5 0 21 0 505
2016 370 47 18 52 6 0 21 0 514
2017 381 50 21 55 5 0 28 0 540
2018 361 60 21 74 5 1 29 0 551
2019 331 57 16 66 4 1 34 0 509
2020 344 51 19 74 3 1 38 0 530
2021 312 51 13 54 2 1 32 0 465
2022 321 42 20 76 1 0 27 0 487
2023 342 85 24 81 2 1 34 0 569

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Valley Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 599 33.5 17.8 9.5
1993 601 36.0 16.7 7.3
1994 519 33.8 15.4 12.3
1995 657 36.2 18.1 4.7
1996 657 36.2 18.1 4.7
1997 771 39.4 19.6 2.1
1998 636 35.8 17.8 2
1999 731 39.5 18.5 2.1
2000 799 42.6 18.8 1.4
2001 748 42.9 17.4 1.6
2002 570 37.1 15.4 1.8
2003 570 37.1 15.4 1.8
2004 604 33.9 17.8 3.1
2005 567 34.6 16.4 2.6
2006 582 37.3 15.6 3.8
2007 614 37.9 16.2 7
2008 680 42.6 16.0 4.6
2009 642 43.0 14.9 5.8
2010 606 38.7 15.6 6.6
2011 568 38.7 14.6 9.9
2012 549 34.1 16.0 13.1
2013 527 34.2 15.3 11.4
2014 490 34.1 14.3 13.9
2015 505 33.0 15.3 14.1
2016 514 33.0 15.5 12.6
2017 540 35.5 15.1 13.1
2018 551 37.2 14.7 14
2019 509 34.5 14.7 14.9
2020 530 33.6 15.7 12.1
2021 465 32.4 14.3 13.3
2022 487 32.0 15.2 10.7
2023 569 32.1 17.7 25.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Valley Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 599 33.5 17.8 9.5
1993 601 36.0 16.7 7.3
1994 519 33.8 15.4 12.3
1995 657 36.2 18.1 4.7
1996 657 36.2 18.1 4.7
1997 771 39.4 19.6 2.1
1998 636 35.8 17.8 2
1999 731 39.5 18.5 2.1
2000 799 42.6 18.8 1.4
2001 748 42.9 17.4 1.6
2002 570 37.1 15.4 1.8
2003 570 37.1 15.4 1.8
2004 604 33.9 17.8 3.1
2005 567 34.6 16.4 2.6
2006 582 37.3 15.6 3.8
2007 614 37.9 16.2 7
2008 680 42.6 16.0 4.6
2009 642 43.0 14.9 5.8
2010 606 38.7 15.6 6.6
2011 568 38.7 14.6 9.9
2012 549 34.1 16.0 13.1
2013 527 34.2 15.3 11.4
2014 490 34.1 14.3 13.9
2015 505 33.0 15.3 14.1
2016 514 33.0 15.5 12.6
2017 540 35.5 15.1 13.1
2018 551 37.2 14.7 14
2019 509 34.5 14.7 14.9
2020 530 33.6 15.7 12.1
2021 465 32.4 14.3 13.3
2022 487 32.0 15.2 10.7
2023 569 32.1 17.7 25.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $584 (6.0%) $9,083 (93.9%) $9,668
2020 $546 (5.7%) $8,962 (94.3%) $9,507
2021 $840 (8.0%) $9,663 (92.0%) $10,503

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Creek Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 258th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 734th of 4647 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Valley Creek Elementary)7368
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5362
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valley Creek Elementary)6858
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5651
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Valley Creek Elementary)7564
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5258
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valley Creek Elementary)6558
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))5554
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Valley Creek Elementary)8277
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))6369
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Valley Creek Elementary)7858
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))6361
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Valley Creek Elementary)6444
 20%
   5th Grade Science (McKinney Independent School District (Isd))4846
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students509569
 11.8%
African American5785
 49.1%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian1624
 50%
Hispanic6681
 22.7%
Pacific Islander11
White331342
 3.3%
Two or More Races3434
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.9%25.5%
 10.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 569 students attended Valley Creek Elementary.

Valley Creek Elementary ranks 905th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Valley Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Faubion Middle
High : McKinney High School

Students at Valley Creek Elementary are 60% White, 15% African American, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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