Is Spring Creek School a good school?

Spring Creek School ranks 2577 th of 4675 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Spring Creek School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 92 students attended Spring Creek School.

What is the racial makeup of Spring Creek School?

Students at Spring Creek School are 66% White, 28% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Spring Creek School

Summary:

Spring Creek School is an alternative public school in Skellytown, Texas, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 92 students. The school is part of the Spring Creek Independent School District (ISD).

While Spring Creek School has shown some academic strengths, such as outperforming the state in 3rd grade reading and math, it also struggles in other grade levels, particularly in 5th and 8th grade math and science. The school has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $12,726 to $14,226 over the past 3 years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.2 to 9.1 over the past 3 years, which is lower than the state average and may contribute to the personalized attention students receive. However, a significant percentage of students (39.13% to 44.44%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average and may indicate challenges related to socioeconomic factors.

The inconsistent academic performance at Spring Creek School suggests the need for a closer examination of the school's curriculum, teaching methods, and support systems to ensure more consistent and equitable academic outcomes for all students. While the low student-teacher ratio may be a strength, it is important to ensure that this personalized approach translates into improved academic achievement. Additionally, the school may need to explore additional support and resources to address the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

9849 Fm 2171
Skellytown, TX 79080-9607

(806) 273-6791

District: Spring Creek Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2577^th of 4,675 Texas Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,241

Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

Number of students: 92

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.3%

Hispanic:

28.3%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spring Creek School ranks worse than 55.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.74. (See more...)

Compare Details Spring Creek School ranks worse than 74% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.7. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.3%), Hispanic (28.3%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Creek School is 8.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Creek School is $13,241.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Spring Creek School 1747^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Spring Creek School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Spring Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	66.06	1174^th	3465	66.1%
2005	66.50	1180^th	3475	66.0%
2006	56.36	1710^th	3476	50.8%
2007	56.76	1871^st	3724	49.8%
2008	53.20	2024^th	3768	46.3%
2009	48.55	2319^th	3884	40.3%
2010	61.20	1698^th	3937	56.9%
2011	55.06	2132^nd	4095	47.9%
2012	50.15	2266^th	4206	46.1%
2013	14.40	3994^th	4221	5.4%
2014	14.24	4003^rd	4260	6.0%
2015	62.99	1618^th	4320	62.5%
2016	70.80	1221^st	4286	71.5%
2017	56.82	1631^st	4329	62.3%
2018	71.01	991^st	4359	77.3%
2019	61.68	1430^th	4479	68.1%
2021	38.38	2650^th	4578	42.1%
2022	52.75	1997^th	4581	56.4%
2023	32.77	3234^th	4647	30.4%
2024	43.74	2577^th	4675	44.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Spring Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	56.40	1225^th	3952	69.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.55	2657^th	4264	37.7%
2019	71.04	750^th	4309	82.6%
2021	26.81	3609^th	4451	18.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Spring Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	83.85	500^th	4306	88.4%
2019	64.99	1239^th	4348	71.5%
2021	13.36	4308^th	4499	4.2%
2023	25.47	3706^th	4588	19.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Spring Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	25.20	2740^th	3106	11.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Spring Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.26	2539^th	4319	41.2%
2019	43.92	2397^th	4357	45.0%
2023	48.76	2223^rd	4585	51.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Spring Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.66	2137^th	4401	51.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Spring Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.72	1273^rd	3127	59.3%
2019	52.60	1483^rd	3142	52.8%
2021	12.01	2930^th	3082	4.9%
2023	21.17	2709^th	3106	12.8%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Spring Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2014	44.28	1196^th	1987	39.8%
2015	87.45	109^th	2043	94.7%
2016	81.58	243^rd	1987	87.8%
2017	51.67	843^rd	2027	58.4%
2018	72.21	428^th	2080	79.4%
2019	74.37	408^th	2193	81.4%
2021	46.32	1125^th	2252	50.0%
2022	50.68	996^th	2254	55.8%
2023	32.90	1627^th	2330	30.2%
2024	29.70	1747^th	2361	26.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.49	385^th	2172	82.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Spring Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	82.08	246^th	2047	88.0%
2023	26.64	1777^th	2241	20.7%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Spring Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.96	741^st	2168	65.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Spring Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	56.06	664^th	1684	60.6%
2021	35.19	1200^th	1700	29.4%
2022	44.73	975^th	1723	43.4%
2023	30.40	1357^th	1749	22.4%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for high school White students at Spring Creek School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.55	24^th	1510	98.4%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Spring Creek School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	33	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	34
1990	31	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	32
1991	33	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	34
1992	42	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	42
1993	53	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	57
1994	59	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	66
1995	80	2	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	91
1996	80	2	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	91
1997	72	2	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	84
1998	94	2	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	106
1999	86	3	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	105
2000	103	2	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	118
2001	86	1	5	16	30	n/a	n/a	138
2002	72	1	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	92
2003	72	1	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	92
2004	69	0	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	94
2005	71	0	0	24	1	n/a	n/a	96
2006	71	1	0	26	1	n/a	n/a	99
2007	69	2	0	23	1	n/a	n/a	95
2008	69	4	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	85
2009	74	5	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	94
2010	76	3	0	25	1	n/a	n/a	105
2011	58	3	0	20	1	0	0	82
2012	56	2	0	33	1	0	1	93
2013	68	2	1	34	1	0	2	108
2014	68	1	1	27	3	0	0	100
2015	69	1	0	31	4	0	1	106
2016	72	0	0	21	3	0	5	101
2017	79	0	0	14	3	0	7	103
2018	83	0	0	13	0	0	6	102
2019	70	0	1	16	0	0	5	92
2020	76	0	2	21	0	0	6	105
2021	72	0	0	31	0	0	3	106
2022	57	3	0	33	0	0	6	99
2023	61	2	0	26	0	0	3	92

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 Spring Creek School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	34	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	32	5.0	6.4	n/a
1991	34	4.6	7.3	n/a
1992	42	5.0	8.4	33.3
1993	57	7.0	8.1	57.9
1994	66	6.6	10.0	66.7
1995	91	10.0	9.1	74.7
1996	91	10.0	9.1	74.7
1997	84	10.0	8.4	64.3
1998	106	10.0	10.6	54.7
1999	105	10.0	10.5	55.2
2000	118	10.5	11.2	53.4
2001	138	10.5	13.1	39.9
2002	92	7.5	12.3	58.7
2003	92	7.5	12.3	58.7
2004	94	7.0	13.4	58.5
2005	96	6.5	14.8	55.2
2006	99	6.5	15.2	57.6
2007	95	6.5	14.6	61.1
2008	85	7.5	11.3	48.2
2009	94	7.9	11.9	47.9
2010	105	8.0	13.1	57.1
2011	82	8.5	9.6	52.4
2012	93	8.0	11.6	66.7
2013	108	8.0	13.5	59.3
2014	100	9.0	11.1	58
2015	106	10.0	10.6	45.3
2016	101	10.0	10.1	27.7
2017	103	11.6	8.8	22.3
2018	102	10.7	9.5	36.3
2019	92	10.8	8.4	34.8
2020	105	10.3	10.1	41
2021	106	11.5	9.1	43.4
2022	99	12.0	8.2	44.4
2023	92	11.0	8.3	39.1

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 Spring Creek School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	34	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	32	5.0	6.4	n/a
1991	34	4.6	7.3	n/a
1992	42	5.0	8.4	33.3
1993	57	7.0	8.1	57.9
1994	66	6.6	10.0	66.7
1995	91	10.0	9.1	74.7
1996	91	10.0	9.1	74.7
1997	84	10.0	8.4	64.3
1998	106	10.0	10.6	54.7
1999	105	10.0	10.5	55.2
2000	118	10.5	11.2	53.4
2001	138	10.5	13.1	39.9
2002	92	7.5	12.3	58.7
2003	92	7.5	12.3	58.7
2004	94	7.0	13.4	58.5
2005	96	6.5	14.8	55.2
2006	99	6.5	15.2	57.6
2007	95	6.5	14.6	61.1
2008	85	7.5	11.3	48.2
2009	94	7.9	11.9	47.9
2010	105	8.0	13.1	57.1
2011	82	8.5	9.6	52.4
2012	93	8.0	11.6	66.7
2013	108	8.0	13.5	59.3
2014	100	9.0	11.1	58
2015	106	10.0	10.6	45.3
2016	101	10.0	10.1	27.7
2017	103	11.6	8.8	22.3
2018	102	10.7	9.5	36.3
2019	92	10.8	8.4	34.8
2020	105	10.3	10.1	41
2021	106	11.5	9.1	43.4
2022	99	12.0	8.2	44.4
2023	92	11.0	8.3	39.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spring Creek School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,663 (11.7%)	$12,563 (88.3%)	$14,226
2020	$526 (4.1%)	$12,200 (95.9%)	$12,726
2021	$494 (3.7%)	$12,747 (96.3%)	$13,241

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Creek School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1430^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 3234^th of 4647 Elementary schools	37.7%
Ranks 408^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 1627^th of 2330 Middle schools	51.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Spring Creek School)	55	30	25%
3rd Grade Reading (Spring Creek Independent School District (Isd))	55	30	25%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Creek School)	45	40	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Creek Independent School District (Isd))	45	40	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Spring Creek School)	33	43	10%
4th Grade Reading (Spring Creek Independent School District (Isd))	33	43	10%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Creek School)	50	43	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Creek Independent School District (Isd))	50	43	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Spring Creek School)	50	53	3%
5th Grade Reading (Spring Creek Independent School District (Isd))	50	53	3%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Creek School)	90	27	63%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Creek Independent School District (Isd))	90	27	63%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Spring Creek School)	40	20	20%
5th Grade Science (Spring Creek Independent School District (Isd))	40	20	20%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Spring Creek School)	50	50
6th Grade Reading (Spring Creek Independent School District (Isd))	50	50
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spring Creek School)	75	14	61%
6th Grade Mathematics (Spring Creek Independent School District (Isd))	75	14	61%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
8th Grade Reading (Spring Creek School)	50	56	6%
8th Grade Reading (Spring Creek Independent School District (Isd))	50	56	6%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Spring Creek School)	88	0	88%
8th Grade Mathematics (Spring Creek Independent School District (Isd))	88	0	88%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Spring Creek School)	80	0	80%
8th Grade Science (Spring Creek Independent School District (Isd))	80	0	80%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Spring Creek School)	20	22	2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Spring Creek Independent School District (Isd))	20	22	2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	92	92
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	16	26	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	70	61	12.9%
Two or More Races	5	3	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.8%	39.1%	4.3%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR Reading (2024)					STAAR Mathematics (2024)					STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Spring Creek School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	9849 Fm 2171	Skellytown	79080	Carson County	Spring Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 273-6791	92	11	8.3	39.1%	61 (66.3%)	2 (2.2%)	26 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)								(n/a)	50.0	28.6	16.7	69.2	28.6	100.0	85.7	0.0	15.4	0.0	0.0	14.3	14.3	$13,241	$494	$12,747

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