Panther Creek School

129 Pr 3421
Valera, TX 76884
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Panther Creek School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Panther Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Panther Creek School's student population of 145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
145 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Panther Creek School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Panther Creek School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4913 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Panther Creek School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Panther Creek School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Panther Creek School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Panther Creek School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Panther Creek School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Panther Creek School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Panther Creek School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Panther Creek School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Panther Creek School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Panther Creek School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Panther Creek School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Panther Creek School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Panther Creek School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panther Creek School's ranking?
Panther Creek School is ranked #4913 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Panther Creek School often compared to?
Panther Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Anna Secondary, Coleman High School, Coleman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Panther Creek School?
The graduation rate of Panther Creek School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Panther Creek School?
145 students attend Panther Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Panther Creek School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Panther Creek School?
Panther Creek School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Panther Creek School offer ?
Panther Creek School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Panther Creek School part of?
Panther Creek School is part of Panther Creek CISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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