Serving 5 students in grades 9-11, Denton Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
20%
13%
White
40%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Denton Creek Elementary School?
5 students attend Denton Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Denton Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, and 20% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denton Creek Elementary School?
Denton Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denton Creek Elementary School offer ?
Denton Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Denton Creek Elementary School part of?
Denton Creek Elementary School is part of Northwest Independent School District.
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