Very Good
#3008 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 35% in state
Nolan Creek School
Elementary School · Orenda Charter School · Belton, TX
An Orenda Charter School charter elementary school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
505 E AVE C, Belton, TX 76513
- Math 38% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nolan Creek School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 45% across the 8-year record (2017–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Nolan Creek School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,047/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,366
Median home value
$260,200
Median rent
$1,216/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Heights ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Providence Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Southwest ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Providence Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 351 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orenda Charter School
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $8,759NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Nolan Creek School is listed in ORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nolan Creek School
Nolan Creek School is a public elementary school in Belton, TX, part of Orenda Charter School, serving approximately 138 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,008 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nolan Creek School
What grades does Nolan Creek School serve?
Nolan Creek School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Nolan Creek School?
Nolan Creek School has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nolan Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nolan Creek School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nolan Creek School rank in TX?
Nolan Creek School ranks #3,008 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Nolan Creek School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nolan Creek School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nolan Creek School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nolan Creek School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Nolan Creek School a charter school?
Yes, Nolan Creek School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Nolan Creek School a Title I school?
No, Nolan Creek School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (254) 939-4491
- Area population (ZIP 76513)
- 44,855
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76513; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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