Serving 1,125 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ridge Creek Elementary 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ridge Creek Elementary School's student population of 1,125 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ridge Creek Elementary 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 Ridge Creek Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5297 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
44%
53%
Black
48%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridge Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Ridge Creek Elementary School is ranked #5297 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ridge Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Ridge Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Groves Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ridge Creek Elementary School?
1,125 students attend Ridge Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ridge Creek Elementary School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Creek Elementary School?
Ridge Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ridge Creek Elementary School offer ?
Ridge Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ridge Creek Elementary School part of?
Ridge Creek Elementary School is part of Humble Independent School District.
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