Serving 109 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Nolan 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 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nolan Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Nolan Creek School's student population of 109 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
109 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Nolan Creek School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nolan Creek School is 0.66, which is more 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
#4560 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
32%
54%
Black
12%
13%
White
47%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
17%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Orenda Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nolan Creek School's ranking?
Nolan Creek School is ranked #4560 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Nolan Creek School?
109 students attend Nolan Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Nolan Creek School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nolan Creek School?
Nolan Creek School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nolan Creek School offer ?
Nolan Creek School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Nolan Creek School part of?
Nolan Creek School is part of Orenda Charter School District.
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