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Meadow Creek Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 761 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 18, 2011

This is my child's second year at Meadow Creek. She LOVES her school & so do we. We are delighted she has the opportunity to participate in the progressive Spanish Immersion program offered at two elementary schools in HEB ISD. What a gift to our kids to have this early comprehensive exposure to a beautiful 2nd language during their elementary school years when research shows it is most readily acquired. Way to go, HEB & Meadow Creek! The PTA is active as well which is so important for our kids to see - that their parents care about their education & are willing to give some of their precious non-working hours to support their kids & their kids' school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2011

I absolutely love Meadow Creek staff, students, and activities. The parents and children are great too!! We really have an amazing community here and are very fortunate
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2011

this is my daughters first year here. (she is in kindergarten) and I have to say the teachers (even the ones that aren't her home room) are very caring and responsive to the needs of her and the others. I love all the plays they do with the kids and the fact that each child has a part in the plays. I have been to events at my step-daughters school in NWISD and they dont compare at all to what MC is doing for our kids. I am so glad my child will be attending this school as long as possible!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2010

This is our 4th year at Meadow Creek and I am so grateful my children have had the opportunity to attend this school. The staff/teachers are excellent and the parents are very engaged.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

The teachers are very caring and kind and personally interested in their students. This is my eighth year to be part of Meadowcreek and I could not be happier with the performance of everyone from the principal to the teachers , the music program, they do a fabulous job and I can not thank them enough.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 11, 2010

I consider this school to be about average. I have not found a very caring attitude and they seem slow to respond to problems. To me, exemplary ratings do not mean anything. The only important thing is that they care and provide an opportunity for a back and forth dialogue when a problem arises.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

Teachers are very kind and caring. Great environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2009

MC has bright, nurturing teachers who instill a desire to learn and excel in my children. It built a foundation for students to be elite learners in an EXEMPLARY school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2008

Good schools are hard to find. This school let my son grow and get smarter at the same time. Though my son was only there for 6th grade, we feel that this school is one of the best schools that he has been too, note he has changed schools 4 time.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 7, 2008

This was my son's first year at Meadowcreek as a Kindergartener, and it is also Ms. Bellard's first year to teach at Meadowcreek. My son has learned so much from her class this year and is advanced in many of the subjects. He likes Ms. Bellard and her class alot. He is looking forward to learning Spanish in the Spanish Program that is offered. Keep up the Good Work Ms. Bellard and all the other Staff at Meadowcreek. Thanks so much for the Wonderful Year. a Parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2007

I have a son in kindergarten and am very pleased with the education meadow creek has provided. I highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2007

Meadow Creek is a great school. My sons love their teachers. The principal is great, the councilors are helpful, and the dyslexia classes have been a god send for my son. Ms.Riggs is wonderful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2006

This is my son's first year at Meadow Creek. He enjoyed the learning activities at school, he enjoyed Ms. Ruby's class, he enjoyed the books he checked out from the library and he was thrilled with the wave runner and mad science after school activities. He wished he could enroll in the Spanish class but unfortunately it's full already. The school provides great extracurricular activities (Spanish, wave runner and mad science). The teacher (Ms. Ruby) notices who is doing great in the class and encouraged them with rewards. The teacher passed the words about my son's achievement to the principal (Mr. Wagner). It feels great to get noticed. In addition, I also noticed that the school does an extra mile by helping the children who are not as advance as other by additional tutoring. In summary, Meadow Creek wants to invest their time in the children's development.
—Submitted by Kwan Aujong, a parent


Posted June 1, 2005

My daughter absolutely loves going to school here! The teachers are top quality and make learning fun. The fine arts department is awesome! She has really blossomed in these programs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 18, 2005

This is my sons first year at Meadow Creek Elem. Since Pre-K I have noticed his continued problems with reading and spelling despite his above average verbal skills. Thanks to the help of his teacher Ms.Dean we were able to do tests to find out what the problem was. His grades went from low C's to A's in one 6 weeks time. He is doing so much better and it is because his teacher cared enough to recognize his problem and assist with a solution. I apreciate everything that Meadow Creek Elem and the HEB school district has done to help my son. The teachers and staff really care about the kids and it shows. Thank You, BV
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2004

20 Minutes Per Day: Over the last three years (K-2nd grade) my son has obtained a passion for reading, and I directly attribute that to the Principal and teachers at Meadow Creek. One (of many) examples to obtain such results has been by holding the parents accountable for reading with their children, for 20 minutes each night. Another example for grades 4+, is the district-wide 'Battle of the Books' competition which is televised on the local school district television channel.
—Submitted by Robert C., a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
96%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
97%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education88%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Black or African American90%
Asian89%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education67%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African American90%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education80%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students99%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education60%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Exemplary".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 67% 34%
Hispanic 15% 48%
Black 9% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 5%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 16%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 10%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 19%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 12%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 35%N/A23%
21 or more years 24%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3001 Harwood
Bedford, TX 76021
Phone: (817) 354-3500

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