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Deer Creek Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 750 students

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Posted February 20, 2011

Although parent involvement is great, the principal is dreadful. There is high teacher turnover at this school due to the principals tactics. The only thing saving my rating to average (I moved form the area) is the community and teachers. The principal needs to retire!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2009

Teachers & staff are always there to greet you with a warm smile... From my child - my teacher rocks!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

The teachers are awesome !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

I love the wonderful teachers at Deer Creek!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 29, 2008

We love this school. Great community. Our kids are thriving there. Seems well organized and caring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2008

Unfortunately The school principal is to worried about being friends with her teachers and not following through with parents concerns when teachers act innapropriate. A lot of good teachers have left this school due to administration.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2007

Other than the close-minded and clique-ish parents that try to dominate all school activities, we love Deer Creek. My 'special needs' child and my 'typically developing' child have both received what I feel is a top-notch education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 9, 2007

Deer Creek has been a truly wonderful school. All the teachers and administrators empower the kids to lear. They don't overstress the kids for tests, rather they use great teachers who work with parents to help their kids. They truly understand that parents send their best to the schools and the teachers and principals understand this. If any issues arrive they look to solve the issues instead of laying blame on the kids or their parents. There is no 'circle the wagon' mentality. We are happy to have our son in this school with great people teaching great things!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2007

It's just too populated...overcrowded classrooms, lunch rooms, and playgrounds. Could be a good school, but principal seems to be more of a politician than caring. Too much teacher time dedicated to those 2 or 3 'special needs' kids - regular kids don't get proper attention. 3rd grade class rooms are in trailers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 17, 2006

We have only been moderately happy with the school. The principal and assistant prinicipal seem friendly but insincere. PTA is good and has tried to make the school a better place. If administration was better I feel the school would be better.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2006

The second year of Deer Creek's history has been great. The parent involvement/PTA and activities have been wonderful. My daughter is fantasically happy with her teacher and so am I! The staff is always present and accessible, especially when the children are coming/going. I feel confident when I leave my child, she is in safe hands. The PTA has really picked up this year and contributed vastly to the school's library and extra activities, including a Dad's Club which helps build festival items, etc. Coming from California, I am very impressed with the level of parent participation and interaction. The overall feeling of community, respect and safety for our children is evident and appreciated!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2005

We thought thought this was a great new school. All new teachers in fifth grade. Last years disapeared as many others have. No computers for students. The computer room is now classrooms. Over populated. If new to texas do not expect any welcome from the administration as to how the schools work here. Unfriendly and no clubs for the students, no chorus.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 4, 2005

I have two daughters who go to Deer Creek Elementary School this year. It opened this year and I have been impressed with the administration and the teachers. I have liked the school and I like that it is very clean and that there is order and discipline. The kids all get to take theatre arts, music and PE and parents are very involved and welcomed. I would recommend this school as a quality school.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

136 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

136 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education80%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female97%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education83%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
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 Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

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%

Writing

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
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 Students99%
Female97%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education86%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

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

Science

All Students97%
Female95%
Male99%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education75%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 82% 34%
Hispanic 11% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 4%
Black 2% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 2%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 44%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 16%N/A23%
21 or more years 9%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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2420 Zeppelin Dr
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Phone: (512) 570-6300

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