Public elementary schoolGrades K–5McKinney ISD

Valley Creek Elementary

2800 Vly Creek Trl, McKinney, TX 75070 · (469) 302-4800

B
80 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 7 points from 2025Still a B, with a lower score than 2025 (87).
498students
15.1students per teacher
94.8%attendance
9thof 19 McKinney ISD elementary schools
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CACCACBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Valley Creek Elementary has earned an A in 2 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 82

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 73

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 76

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Valley Creek Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the McKinney ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level83%
Meets grade level61%
McKinney ISD elementary schools: 52.6%
Masters grade level35%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

498students in 2024–25Down 2% from 506 the year before
15.1students per teacher33 full-time teachers
21.5average class sizeMcKinney ISD elementary schools: 21.9
8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,836average teacher base pay
22.1%from low-income familiesMcKinney ISD elementary schools: 41.2%
4.4%English learners
17.5%in gifted & talented
11.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 56.8%African American 15.7%Hispanic 15.5%Two or More Races 7.4%Asian 4.6%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with McKinney ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Valley Creek Elementary.

AnnouncedMedical City McKinney expansion2028 · 1.0 mi away Under constructionSunset Amphitheater2027 (Venu targets early 2027) · 1.1 mi away Under construction121 Commerce ParkPhase 1 Q2 2027 · 1.7 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CAlbert & Iola Lee Davis Malvern ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 70 · 1.3 mi ARoy Lee Walker ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 94 · 1.3 mi CJesse McGowen ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 74 · 1.7 mi CReuben Johnson ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 77 · 1.9 mi AImagine International Academy of North TexasImagine International Academy of North Texas · 95 · 2.0 mi CSlaughter ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 73 · 2.1 mi PFirst Baptist Learning CenterPrivate · PK–K · 2.2 mi PCollin County Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · K–12 · 2.2 mi PMontessori School at StarcreekPrivate · PK–6 · 2.4 mi
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Questions about Valley Creek Elementary

What is Valley Creek Elementary’s TEA rating?

Valley Creek Elementary earned a B (80 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (87) in 2025.

What grades does Valley Creek Elementary serve?

Grades K–5. It’s part of McKinney ISD, at 2800 Vly Creek Trl in McKinney.

How many students go to Valley Creek Elementary?

498 students in 2024–25, down 2% from 506 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Valley Creek Elementary compare with other McKinney ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 9th of 19 McKinney ISD elementary schools. 11% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Valley Creek Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use McKinney ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.