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Spring Creek Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 660 students

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Posted May 7, 2012

We just moved in From Arizona, with the hopes of enrolling are daughter to spring creek the school got a reasonable review and seemed cutlery divided, As first time anxious parent we all have the hope to find the very best school for are first timers to have the very best experiences. I believe the same applies for the parent enrolling the student only wants the very best for there children as first impressions are everything, The lady in the front offices was very rude hardly smiled and non cooperative of my questions on two different occasions, she smelled bad and her personal hygiene was not up to any standard unless that what you get for a seven rating school. well we are not making it past the front desk after this experience for i could only image how the rest of the school staff is if the front desk is Persuading this kind of image. Thank God Garland is a open District. Sincerely One Unsatisfied Mother
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 19, 2010

The teachers at this school really care about the students' education and about the student as an individual. They put in many late hours to do all they can to help students learn and stay on level. They are willing to work with parents to give their child the best education they can get.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 8, 2009

My son has been going to this school for two years. Their overall rate is average. Some teachers there always out for certain reasons. I even had to call and inform them when my child was hit on his eye, bit on his face and bullied by the older boy(s). Students are not allowed to tie up their shoeslaces in the hallway. Some student patrols talk loudly when they are on duty and even not with proper uniform. However, some teachers are very polite, care and involve families in the children's education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2008

Awful. Teacher never there always out sick. Staff not friendly nor helpful. My child always cried and never wanted to go to school. This school is the worst elementary ever.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2008

My son has been going to this school for two years and he loves it. This school really involves families in the childrens education. So far the teachers are great and my son hasn't had any problems.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2006

Spring Creek has been an important part of all of my children's educations. The teachers and staff are all beyond excellent. No matter whether the student is struggling to survive, or an over achiever, the teachers are there with their full support. They always go the extra mile.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2005

Spring Creek is an awesome school - family oriented, they have many activities through the year for families (such as family night).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2005

This is a great school. The teachers are nice and well trained. The admin is wonderful. The building is large, well lit with a giant sky light and comfortable.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2005

This School is a very nice school. My daughter Has been there for five years now and she loved it.The school really supports students and the teachers are strict but not too pushy. I really recommend this school to others.
—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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%

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 88% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
90%
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 Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black or African American88%
Asian95%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Black or African American96%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)96%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Black or African American100%
Asian93%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education100%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black or African American94%
Asian89%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education83%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asian96%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education80%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)98%
Proficient in English94%
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

Math

All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Black or African American82%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education46%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black or African American88%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education62%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students88%
Female86%
Male89%
Black or African American88%
Asian88%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education67%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 35% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 25% 4%
Black 22% 14%
White 18% 34%
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 1%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 42%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 53%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 37%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 17%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1510 Spring Creek Dr
Garland, TX 75040
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Phone: (972) 675-3060

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