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Buffalo Creek Elementary School

2801 Blalock Rd
Houston, TX 77080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buffalo Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Buffalo Creek Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
441 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Buffalo 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 Buffalo Creek Elementary School is 0.21, 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)
#4737 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Buffalo Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Buffalo Creek Elementary 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.
44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Buffalo Creek Elementary 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.
30-34%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Buffalo Creek Elementary 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
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Buffalo Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
89%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Buffalo Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Buffalo Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Buffalo Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Buffalo Creek Elementary 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 Buffalo Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Buffalo Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Buffalo Creek Elementary 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
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Buffalo Creek Elementary 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Buffalo Creek Elementary School is ranked #4737 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Buffalo Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Buffalo Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Oaks Elementary School, Spring Branch Academic Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Creek Elementary School?
441 students attend Buffalo Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Buffalo Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Creek Elementary School?
Buffalo Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Buffalo Creek Elementary School offer ?
Buffalo Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Buffalo Creek Elementary School part of?
Buffalo Creek Elementary School is part of Spring Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Buffalo Creek Elementary School located?
Buffalo Creek Elementary School is located in the Spring Branch Central neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Spring Branch Central.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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