Excellent
#960 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 11% in state
Timber Creek EL
Elementary School · TOMBALL ISD
8455 CREEKSIDE GREEN DR, The Woodlands, TX 77389
Enrollment
967
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
967
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
8.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#960 of 8,552
In The Woodlands
#9 of 23
public schools
In district
#6 of 21
TOMBALL ISD
Academic performance
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Timber Creek EL
Elementary School in The Woodlands · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Timber Creek EL
Timber Creek EL is a public elementary school in The Woodlands, TX, part of TOMBALL ISD. Timber Creek EL serves approximately 967 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Timber Creek EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #960 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Timber Creek EL show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- District avg 8.2
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Timber Creek EL — Students at Timber Creek EL score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
15%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 24 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Timber Creek EL Compares
See how Timber Creek EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
8455 CREEKSIDE GREEN DR, The Woodlands, TX 77389
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Timber Creek EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SST THE WOODLANDS (rated 9.1/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby San Antonio), which scores slightly higher. Another option is CREEKSIDE FOREST EL (rated 9.0/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, CREEKVIEW EL (rated 8.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in The Woodlands, see our The Woodlands schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF THE WOODLANDS AT CREEKSIDE PARK The Woodlands | 0.2 mi | — |
| ISCHOOL-CREEKSIDE Lewisville | 0.4 mi | — |
| SPANISH SCHOOLHOUSE Tomball | 0.5 mi | — |
| CREEKSIDE PARK J H The Woodlands | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| CREEKVIEW EL The Woodlands | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| SST THE WOODLANDS San Antonio | 1.4 mi | 9.1 |
| THE WOODLANDS PREPORATORY SCHOOL Tomball | 1.4 mi | — |
| HOFIUS INT Klein | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
| METZLER EL Klein | 1.6 mi | 7.6 |
| CENTER FOR TEACHING & LEARNING Tomball | 2.1 mi | 6.3 |
| CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING Tomball | 2.1 mi | 5.0 |
| CREEKSIDE FOREST EL The Woodlands | 2.1 mi | 9.0 |
| SCHULTZ EL Klein | 2.6 mi | 7.1 |
| CUNAE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL The Woodlands | 2.4 mi | 7.1 |
| FRENCH EL Klein | 2.5 mi | 8.6 |
| THE JOHN COOPER SCHOOL The Woodlands | 3.0 mi | 5.3 |
| HILDEBRANDT INT Klein | 3.1 mi | 5.7 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF THE WOODLANDS AT STERLING RIDGE The Woodlands | 3.2 mi | — |
| NORTHAMPTON EL Klein | 3.1 mi | 7.0 |
| MAHAFFEY EL Klein | 3.3 mi | 8.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77389 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$145,228
Median Home Value
$387,100
Median Rent
$1,795/mo
Population
44,545
College Educated
55.6%
Homeownership
78.5%
Avg Commute
31.7 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Median Age
34.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Timber Creek EL
What grades does Timber Creek EL serve?
Timber Creek EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Timber Creek EL?
Timber Creek EL has an enrollment of approximately 967 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Creek EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Timber Creek EL is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Timber Creek EL rank in TX?
Timber Creek EL ranks #960 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Timber Creek EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Timber Creek EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Timber Creek EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Timber Creek EL has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Timber Creek EL a charter school?
No, Timber Creek EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Timber Creek EL a Title I school?
No, Timber Creek EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Timber Creek EL?
15.0% of students at Timber Creek EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 967
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 15.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (281) 357-3060
Resources & Links
District
TOMBALL ISD- District Enrollment
- 22,273
- Schools in District
- 23
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $9,720
- District Rank
- #6 of 21
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