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#3836 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 45% in state
Panther Creek School
School · Panther Creek CISD · Valera, TX
A school in Valera, TX where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
129 PR 3421, Valera, TX 76884
- Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Panther Creek School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Panther 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,563
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
95%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76884; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Panther Creek CISD
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Panther Creek School is listed in PANTHER CREEK CISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Panther Creek School
Panther Creek School is a public school in Valera, TX, part of Panther Creek CISD, serving approximately 161 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,836 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Panther Creek School
What grades does Panther Creek School serve?
Panther Creek School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Panther Creek School?
Panther Creek School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panther Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Panther Creek School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Panther Creek School rank in TX?
Panther Creek School ranks #3,836 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Panther Creek School's MySchoolScout rating?
Panther Creek School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Panther Creek School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Panther Creek School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Panther Creek School a charter school?
No, Panther Creek School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Panther Creek School a Title I school?
No, Panther Creek School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Panther Creek School?
74.5% of students at Panther Creek School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Coleman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (325) 203-5800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 76884)
- 94
- Area median age
- 63.3
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 76884; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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