Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Walker Creek Elementary

Q: Is Walker Creek Elementary a good school?

Walker Creek Elementary ranks 1053 rd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1053^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Walker Creek Elementary in North Richland Hills, TX, serves 458 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Birdville Independent School District (Isd), and has a strong track record of academic performance, consistently earning 4- and 5-star ratings over the past decade. The school stands out for its exceptional reading proficiency, with rates that are 15 to 25 percentage points higher than both the district and state averages across all tested grades. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 76.47% of 5th graders were proficient in reading, compared to just 58.02% in the district and 57.83% in the state. However, the school has seen a notable "math dip" in 4th grade, where proficiency drops significantly from 3rd grade levels, a pattern that has persisted for three years.

Compared to nearby schools, Walker Creek sits in a "Goldilocks" zone of performance. It significantly outperforms schools like Holiday Heights Elementary, Academy At Carrie F Thomas, and Shady Brook Elementary, which all rank in the bottom half of Texas schools. However, it is outperformed by Green Valley Elementary, just 2.47 miles away, which serves a similar demographic but consistently achieves a 5-star rating and ranks in the top 7% of Texas schools. This provides a clear local benchmark for what excellence looks like in the same community context.

The school serves a relatively low-poverty population, with only 25.76% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch in 2024-2025, a rate much lower than many nearby schools like Donna Park (72.67%) and Foster Village Elementary (60.7%). While Walker Creek spends $10,250 per student—higher than Green Valley ($9,811) and W A Porter Elementary ($8,326)—its performance with certain student subgroups has shown volatility. The school's effectiveness with English Language Learners dropped from the 96th percentile statewide in 2023-2024 to the 66th percentile in 2025-2026, and its support for African American students fell from the 76th percentile to the 29th percentile over the same period, signaling areas that need attention to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

458

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,052

Per pupil spending ?

25.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8780 Bridge St
North Richland Hills, TX 76180

(817) 547-3500

District: Birdville Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Walker Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Smithfield Middle
High:	Birdville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.1%

Hispanic:

22.7%

Two or more races:

10.3%

See top rated Texas elementary schools

Compare Walker Creek Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 84th percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (60% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Texas elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg53%

Texas avg51%

1,053^rd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 16% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 19Elementary Schools in the Birdville Independent School District (Isd)

374^th of 951Birdville Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.0	1053 of 4627	77.2%	★★★★☆
2025	78.9	790 of 4651	83.0%	★★★★☆
2024	81.5	702 of 4710	85.1%	★★★★☆
2023	88.0	456 of 4647	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	86.1	511 of 4581	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	83.7	611 of 4578	86.7%	★★★★☆
2019	73.0	956 of 4479	78.7%	★★★★☆
2018	75.3	833 of 4359	80.9%	★★★★☆
2017	79.0	747 of 4329	82.7%	★★★★☆
2016	81.1	684 of 4286	84.0%	★★★★☆
2015	85.5	432 of 4320	90.0%	★★★★★
2014	84.6	477 of 4260	88.8%	★★★★☆
2013	83.5	496 of 4221	88.2%	★★★★☆
2012	71.1	1080 of 4206	74.3%	★★★★☆
2011	74.7	846 of 4095	79.3%	★★★★☆
2010	78.0	592 of 3937	85.0%	★★★★☆
2009	80.7	446 of 3884	88.5%	★★★★☆
2008	73.2	852 of 3768	77.4%	★★★★☆
2007	79.8	457 of 3724	87.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	33.6	1716 of 2406	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	66.2	453 of 1905	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	61.9	727 of 2443	70.2%	★★★★☆
2023	70.9	474 of 2443	80.6%	★★★★☆
2022	63.4	653 of 2421	73.0%	★★★★☆
2021	73.7	351 of 2444	85.6%	★★★★☆
2019	56.4	894 of 2515	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.8	872 of 2483	64.9%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	59.9	472 of 1045	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.4	222 of 957	76.8%	★★★★☆
2021	91.1	21 of 967	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	52.0	536 of 1009	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	73.7	667 of 4461	85.0%	★★★★☆
2021	82.1	320 of 4331	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	76.7	532 of 4295	87.6%	★★★★☆
2018	60.1	1317 of 4240	68.9%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.0	552 of 1643	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.1	773 of 2918	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	92.3	164 of 3668	95.5%	★★★★★
2023	76.1	507 of 3556	85.7%	★★★★☆
2022	87.3	190 of 3487	94.6%	★★★★★
2021	86.1	215 of 3446	93.8%	★★★★★
2019	93.7	61 of 3333	98.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	67.9	1192 of 4575	73.9%	★★★★☆
2025	82.2	494 of 3744	86.8%	★★★★☆
2024	80.3	681 of 4658	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	90.2	311 of 4588	93.2%	★★★★★
2022	85.1	475 of 4561	89.6%	★★★★☆
2021	83.0	593 of 4499	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	73.6	868 of 4348	80.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.4	924 of 4306	78.5%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.7	1659 of 3075	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	60.3	1254 of 2619	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.6	585 of 2980	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	68.8	863 of 2958	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	73.8	732 of 3006	75.6%	★★★★☆
2019	66.4	1073 of 3184	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.2	1320 of 3106	57.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.2	1132 of 4413	74.3%	★★★★☆
2025	76.1	557 of 3644	84.7%	★★★★☆
2024	75.3	708 of 4465	84.1%	★★★★☆
2023	80.1	521 of 4401	88.2%	★★★★☆
2022	67.7	1025 of 4376	76.6%	★★★★☆
2021	65.7	1084 of 4329	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	73.6	700 of 4188	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	77.7	566 of 4168	86.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.3	1971 of 4520	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.6	890 of 3705	76.0%	★★★★☆
2024	57.6	1672 of 4594	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.6	1213 of 4521	73.2%	★★★★☆
2022	71.4	831 of 4477	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	68.2	940 of 4451	78.9%	★★★★☆
2019	60.2	1343 of 4309	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.5	1402 of 4264	67.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.7	988 of 4582	78.4%	★★★★☆
2025	77.6	670 of 3739	82.1%	★★★★☆
2024	77.8	799 of 4647	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	81.3	667 of 4585	85.5%	★★★★☆
2022	81.8	637 of 4563	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	81.7	631 of 4498	86.0%	★★★★☆
2019	69.6	1031 of 4357	76.3%	★★★★☆
2018	74.8	824 of 4319	80.9%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	29.8	788 of 1004	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.0	756 of 961	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	58.7	455 of 1112	59.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.6	1473 of 4301	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.9	864 of 3549	75.7%	★★★★☆
2024	74.3	633 of 4292	85.3%	★★★★☆
2023	88.0	218 of 4086	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	74.5	531 of 3952	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	48.0	1527 of 3799	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.8	1542 of 3684	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.5	544 of 3558	84.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.9	1113 of 3006	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	73.1	581 of 2612	77.8%	★★★★☆
2024	71.1	718 of 3108	76.9%	★★★★☆
2023	78.2	477 of 3106	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	75.8	521 of 3082	83.1%	★★★★☆
2021	66.5	858 of 3082	72.2%	★★★★☆
2019	52.7	1481 of 3142	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.3	1294 of 3127	58.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

At Risk (2022)85th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)78th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)74th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2026)74th percentile-3 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)66th percentile-11 vs school

Special Education (2026)66th percentile-11 vs school

White (2026)63rd percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)56th percentile-21 vs school

Asian (2024)55th percentile-30 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)46th percentile-31 vs school

African American (2026)29th percentile-49 vs school

Multi-racial (2022)22nd percentile-67 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading68%+14 vs state

Mathematics51%+4 vs state

5.0

1 rating · 1 written review

5★1

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate Walker Creek Elementary

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, March 27, 2012

This is a wonderful school. My 3 older kids have been going here for 3yrs. And I plan on sending my other two children next year as well. They have excellent teachers and great tutoring programs! Close Quote

Schools Near Walker Creek Elementary

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Walker Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8780 Bridge St	North Richland Hills	76180	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 547-3500	458	32	14.4	25.8%	248 (54.1%)	37 (8.1%)	104 (22.7%)	22 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.3%)	72	1053^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	77.2%		78.9	790^th of 4651 public elementary schools	83.0%	263							68.4	62.5	74.0		59.0	43.2	52.0		$10,052
Academy At Carrie F Thomas	Public	PK, KG-5	8200 O'Brian Way	North Richland Hills	76180	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 547-3000	586	37	15.8	75.6%	98 (16.7%)	149 (25.4%)	283 (48.3%)	14 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	34 (5.8%)	24	3810^th of 4627 public elementary schools	17.7%		40.8	2719^th of 4651 public elementary schools	41.5%	1091	14.3	57.1	42.9	25.0	42.9	53.9	40.3	36.2	44.0		25.0	34.3	36.8		$10,357
W A Porter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2750 Prestondale Dr	Hurst	76053	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 547-2900	538	40	13.4	16.9%	358 (66.5%)	20 (3.7%)	109 (20.3%)	27 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.1%)	82	699^th of 4627 public elementary schools	84.9%		87.7	466^th of 4651 public elementary schools	90.0%	233							63.4	63.3	76.2		67.5	55.0	71.8		$8,946
Smithfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8001 Northeast Pkwy	North Richland Hills	76182	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 547-2100	658	39	17.0	43.0%	358 (54.4%)	44 (6.7%)	177 (26.9%)	28 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	43 (6.5%)	85.8	548^th of 4627 public elementary schools	88.2%		88.2	446^th of 4651 public elementary schools	90.4%	102							70.7	63.3	76.4		65.0	67.0	65.2		$9,191
Holiday Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5221 Susan Lee Ln	North Richland Hills	76180	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 547-2600	463	31	15.0	63.1%	182 (39.3%)	79 (17.1%)	131 (28.3%)	35 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.3%)	43.7	2465^th of 4627 public elementary schools	46.7%		38.8	2853^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	38.7%	388							46.8	48.1	61.2		40.3	42.9	36.0		$9,963
Donna Park	Public	PK, KG-6	1125 Scott Dr	Hurst	76053	Tarrant County	Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 399-3410	439	31	14.0	72.7%	116 (26.4%)	142 (32.3%)	148 (33.7%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	22 (5.0%)	55.4	1832^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	60.4%		47.1	2311^th of 4651 public elementary schools	50.3%	479							49.2	58.6	57.5	68.1	41.5	29.6	53.2	58.7	$9,908
Shady Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1400 Cavender Dr	Hurst	76053	Tarrant County	Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 399-3350	594	38	15.7	69.4%	116 (19.5%)	22 (3.7%)	425 (71.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.2%)	19 (3.2%)	62.2	1503^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	67.5%		71.2	1082^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	76.7%	421	20.0	31.3	18.2	35.0	25.0	27.3	51.4	51.4	50.7	60.0	37.1	65.7	51.3	65.8	$8,892
North Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7331 Holiday Ln	North Richland Hills	76180	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 547-3200	510	34	15.0	36.7%	286 (56.1%)	33 (6.5%)	140 (27.5%)	15 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.7%)	79.6	771^st of 4627 public elementary schools	83.3%		76.2	897^th of 4651 public elementary schools	80.7%	126							65.3	68.1	71.4		65.3	62.0	52.4		$10,346
Foster Village Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6800 Springdale Ln	North Richland Hills	76180	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 547-3100	430	28	15.5	60.7%	172 (40.0%)	58 (13.5%)	144 (33.5%)	26 (6.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.0%)	72.1	1049^th of 4627 public elementary schools	77.3%		59.1	1624^th of 4651 public elementary schools	65.1%	575							46.6	72.7	64.5		41.4	80.0	68.3		$10,227
Green Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7900 Smithfield Rd	North Richland Hills	76180	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 547-3400	406	27	14.7	26.8%	237 (58.4%)	19 (4.7%)	89 (21.9%)	26 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.4%)	90.4	347^th of 4627 public elementary schools	92.5%		89.9	375^th of 4651 public elementary schools	91.9%	28							78.7	78.4	78.1		55.2	74.1	74.0		$9,823

Frequently Asked Questions about Walker Creek Elementary

What schools do graduates of Walker Creek Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Smithfield Middle
High : Birdville High School

How many students attend Walker Creek Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 458 students attended Walker Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Walker Creek Elementary?

Students at Walker Creek Elementary are 54% White, 23% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 8% African American, 5% Asian.

Is Walker Creek Elementary a good school?

Walker Creek Elementary ranks 1053^rd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Walker Creek Elementary in?

Birdville Independent School District (Isd)

Rate Walker Creek Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

TXTexas Elementary School Rankings

TXTexas District Rankings

Schools in North Richland Hills, TX

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Walker Creek Elementary!

Latest Texas data All new data »

2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

2021–22 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 10, 2026

2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.