Willow Creek Elementary

Summary:

Willow Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Saginaw, Texas, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District. The school has a diverse student population and consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, particularly in reading and mathematics.

Willow Creek Elementary has a strong track record, ranking among the top Texas elementary schools for English Language Learner (ELL) student performance and achieving high proficiency rates for its low-socioeconomic status students. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 4th-grade reading proficiency rate was 70.51%, significantly higher than the district's 44.79% and the state's 50.66%. Similarly, the school's 5th-grade mathematics proficiency rate of 53.13% exceeded the district's 42.08% and the state's 48.96%. This performance is noteworthy, given that 60.72% of Willow Creek Elementary's students come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District, Willow Creek Elementary consistently outperforms its peers, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, the school's 4th-grade reading proficiency rate of 70.51% was significantly higher than the rates at Dozier Elementary (47.58%), Greenfield Elementary (56.64%), and Lake Pointe Elementary (51.2%). However, the school may need to focus on improving the performance of its African American and special education student subgroups to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1100 W McLeroy Blvd
       Saginaw, TX  76179


(817) 232-2845

District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1972nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,368 Help


Students who attend Willow Creek Elementary usually attend:

High:    Boswell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  621

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.2%
White:
27.1%
African American:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willow Creek Elementary ranks better than 57.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.98. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.2%), White (27.1%), African American (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elementary is 13.3, which is the 4th best among 16 elementary schools in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Creek Elementary is $10,368, which is the 7th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willow Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Creek Elementary 1972nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Willow Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd) 563rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willow Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 47.19 2584th 4095 36.9%
2012 50.57 2238th 4206 46.8%
2013 45.55 2561st 4221 39.3%
2014 46.32 2569th 4260 39.7%
2015 29.79 3343rd 4320 22.6%
2016 41.68 2739th 4286 36.1%
2017 34.00 2909th 4329 32.8%
2018 49.96 1992nd 4359 54.3%
2019 37.84 2828th 4479 36.9%
2021 55.76 1744th 4578 61.9%
2022 55.69 1827th 4581 60.1%
2023 62.35 1490th 4647 67.9%
2024 52.98 1972nd 4675 57.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.22 1048th 3226 67.5%
2019 46.44 1758th 3333 47.3%
2021 86.30 210th 3446 93.9%
2022 73.29 567th 3487 83.7%
2023 75.13 547th 3556 84.6%
2024 51.88 1551st 3638 57.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.27 1686th 3558 52.6%
2019 58.31 1015th 3684 72.4%
2021 54.93 1174th 3799 69.1%
2022 41.92 2141st 3952 45.8%
2023 33.71 2832nd 4086 30.7%
2024 45.72 2174th 4261 49.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.76 1856th 4264 56.5%
2019 29.46 3489th 4309 19.0%
2021 73.32 698th 4451 84.3%
2023 68.16 1017th 4521 77.5%
2024 50.01 2188th 4560 52.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.85 2014th 4306 53.2%
2019 38.25 2793rd 4348 35.8%
2021 54.65 1768th 4499 60.7%
2022 55.69 1804th 4561 60.4%
2023 62.80 1411th 4588 69.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.35 1723rd 3106 44.5%
2019 47.60 2114th 3184 33.6%
2021 72.60 801st 3006 73.4%
2023 64.01 1231st 2980 58.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.26 2292nd 4240 45.9%
2019 32.39 3236th 4295 24.7%
2021 68.36 810th 4331 81.3%
2022 66.09 1039th 4461 76.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.09 2042nd 4319 52.7%
2019 38.72 2751st 4357 36.9%
2021 55.50 1713th 4498 61.9%
2022 54.89 1880th 4563 58.8%
2023 58.89 1638th 4585 64.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.64 584th 967 39.6%
2022 19.33 855th 957 10.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.51 1494th 2515 40.6%
2021 22.73 2154th 2444 11.9%
2022 41.46 1411th 2421 41.7%
2023 53.85 940th 2443 61.5%
2024 35.91 1646th 2421 32.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.89 2000th 4168 52.0%
2019 35.68 2917th 4188 30.3%
2021 59.92 1365th 4329 68.5%
2022 66.19 1104th 4376 74.8%
2023 65.05 1197th 4401 72.8%
2024 54.39 1812th 4431 59.1%
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Rank History for White students at Willow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.29 2258th 3127 27.8%
2019 35.65 2226th 3142 29.2%
2021 39.62 1955th 3082 36.6%
2022 42.14 1940th 3082 37.1%
2023 50.39 1599th 3106 48.5%
2024 45.52 1797th 3078 41.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Open Quote Willow Creek Elementary has been really good for our kids. They both had teachers that were passionate about the students and learning. The support and admin staff really make a difference too. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Willow Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 342 23 7 180 2 2 14 0 570
2012 378 25 10 188 2 0 16 0 619
2013 385 25 18 236 3 2 9 0 678
2014 377 26 17 258 2 4 5 0 689
2015 372 26 12 292 2 4 7 0 715
2016 328 31 11 303 1 3 15 0 692
2017 319 37 18 315 4 3 18 0 714
2018 239 27 11 303 1 3 14 0 598
2019 229 29 12 310 0 2 20 0 602
2020 217 20 12 338 0 0 13 0 600
2021 185 22 12 348 0 0 18 0 585
2022 179 32 19 350 0 0 23 0 603
2023 174 35 15 386 0 1 28 0 639
2024 168 30 12 386 0 1 24 0 621

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willow Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 570 37.5 15.1 36
2012 619 37.3 16.5 34.1
2013 678 42.5 15.9 39.8
2014 689 41.6 16.5 41.7
2015 715 43.0 16.6 44.6
2016 692 44.0 15.7 41.6
2017 714 46.0 15.5 44.4
2018 598 40.0 14.9 48.5
2019 602 37.5 16.0 45.5
2020 600 43.1 13.9 47.5
2021 585 44.2 13.2 50.9
2022 603 40.0 15.0 52.6
2023 639 49.0 13.0 60.7
2024 621 46.6 13.3 63.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willow Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 570 37.5 15.1 36
2012 619 37.3 16.5 34.1
2013 678 42.5 15.9 39.8
2014 689 41.6 16.5 41.7
2015 715 43.0 16.6 44.6
2016 692 44.0 15.7 41.6
2017 714 46.0 15.5 44.4
2018 598 40.0 14.9 48.5
2019 602 37.5 16.0 45.5
2020 600 43.1 13.9 47.5
2021 585 44.2 13.2 50.9
2022 603 40.0 15.0 52.6
2023 639 49.0 13.0 60.7
2024 621 46.6 13.3 63.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willow Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $620 (7.1%) $8,099 (92.9%) $8,719
2020 $575 (6.1%) $8,876 (93.9%) $9,451
2021 $1,137 (11.0%) $9,230 (89.0%) $10,368

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2828th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1490th of 4647 Elementary schools
 31.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Willow Creek Elementary)3556
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))4046
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Willow Creek Elementary)3344
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))4237
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Willow Creek Elementary)3840
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))4022
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Willow Creek Elementary)4241
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))3842
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Willow Creek Elementary)2760
 33%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))4144
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Willow Creek Elementary)1844
 26%
   4th Grade Reading (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))2737
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Willow Creek Elementary)4968
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))5654
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Willow Creek Elementary)5360
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))5945
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Willow Creek Elementary)4427
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))5330
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Willow Creek Elementary)00
   5th Grade Reading (Eagle Mt-Saginaw Independent School District (Isd))5022
 28%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students602639
 6.1%
African American2935
 20.7%
American Indian00
Asian1215
 25%
Hispanic310386
 24.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White229174
 24%
Two or More Races2028
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.5%60.7%
 15.2%


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Students who attend Willow Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Boswell High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 621 students attended Willow Creek Elementary.

Students at Willow Creek Elementary are 62% Hispanic, 27% White, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Willow Creek Elementary ranks 1972nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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