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Oyster Creek Elementary

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Oyster Creek Elementary ranks 993 rd of 4643 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

993^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,643 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 79% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Oyster Creek Elementary in Sugar Land, TX, is a mid-sized school serving 824 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd), a district ranking in the top 31% of Texas school districts. This school stands out for its exceptional ability to support students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with over 62% of its students eligible for free or reduced lunch, yet it ranks in the 88th percentile statewide for this subgroup—a remarkable achievement that sets it apart from many nearby schools. Oyster Creek also excels with Special Education students (85th percentile) and English Language Learners (86th percentile), demonstrating a strong commitment to helping every child succeed, regardless of their starting point.

However, Oyster Creek faces challenges that parents should consider. The school shows a notable "4th-grade slump," where test scores in reading and math drop below district averages in 4th grade, despite strong performance in 3rd grade. Additionally, while it performs well for African American and Hispanic students, it struggles with its Asian and White student populations, ranking in the 39th and 28th percentiles respectively. This inconsistency suggests that the school’s instructional approach may not be equally effective for all groups. For families prioritizing top-tier test scores, nearby schools like Malala Yousafzai (96th percentile) and Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary (97th percentile) achieve significantly higher proficiency rates across all grades, though they serve a more affluent population.

Despite these challenges, Oyster Creek is a high "value-add" school that consistently outperforms state averages, making it a hidden gem for families who value a school that works hard for its most vulnerable students. Its Gifted and Talented program has shown extraordinary results, ranking in the 100th percentile in 2022-2023, though this performance can be volatile. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1 and moderate per-student spending ($9,455), Oyster Creek offers a supportive environment where dedicated teaching and leadership help close achievement gaps. For parents seeking a school that prioritizes equity and growth over raw test scores, Oyster Creek is a strong choice, but those focused on the highest academic benchmarks may find better fits in neighboring schools.

824

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,967

Per pupil spending ?

62.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16425 Mellow Oaks Ln
Sugar Land, TX 77498-7144

(281) 634-5910

District: Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Oyster Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Macario Garcia Middle
High:	Stephen F Austin High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

35.1%

African American:

22.7%

Hispanic:

22.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 80th percentile in 2016 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (61% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Texas elementary schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg60%

Texas avg51%

993^rd of 4,643

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 51Elementary Schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)

291^st of 947Fort Bend 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.7	993 of 4643	78.6%	★★★★☆
2025	67.0	1262 of 4651	72.9%	★★★★☆
2024	75.0	948 of 4710	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	971 of 4647	79.1%	★★★★☆
2022	69.4	1170 of 4581	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	64.0	1378 of 4578	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.7	1081 of 4479	75.9%	★★★★☆
2018	74.9	848 of 4359	80.5%	★★★★☆
2017	84.6	561 of 4329	87.0%	★★★★☆
2016	77.9	855 of 4286	80.1%	★★★★☆
2015	77.2	892 of 4320	79.4%	★★★★☆
2014	77.5	840 of 4260	80.3%	★★★★☆
2013	80.9	611 of 4221	85.5%	★★★★☆
2012	73.2	973 of 4206	76.9%	★★★★☆
2011	65.6	1457 of 4095	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.2	1814 of 3937	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	67.6	1261 of 3884	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.4	1394 of 3768	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	54.5	1988 of 3724	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	65.9	1226 of 3476	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	60.6	1491 of 3475	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	56.2	1689 of 3465	51.3%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.6	336 of 2414	86.1%	★★★★☆
2024	69.0	503 of 2443	79.4%	★★★★☆
2023	76.4	353 of 2443	85.6%	★★★★☆
2022	67.1	548 of 2421	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	62.6	642 of 2444	73.7%	★★★★☆
2019	63.4	667 of 2515	73.5%	★★★★☆
2018	61.1	737 of 2483	70.3%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.7	612 of 1000	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.3	570 of 1045	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.6	747 of 1015	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.1	777 of 957	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	24.1	800 of 967	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.3	752 of 1009	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	41.6	688 of 1005	31.5%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	76.4	557 of 4461	87.5%	★★★★☆
2021	54.1	1555 of 4331	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.1	422 of 4295	90.2%	★★★★★
2018	79.8	432 of 4240	89.8%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	77.9	518 of 3668	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	74.2	576 of 3556	83.8%	★★★★☆
2022	69.6	712 of 3487	79.6%	★★★★☆
2021	52.7	1325 of 3446	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.9	1235 of 3333	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.9	953 of 3226	70.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.7	900 of 4588	80.4%	★★★★☆
2024	78.9	723 of 4658	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	76.1	846 of 4588	81.6%	★★★★☆
2022	63.2	1410 of 4561	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.1	1741 of 4499	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.5	995 of 4348	77.1%	★★★★☆
2018	74.6	829 of 4306	80.7%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	77.8	14 of 2980	99.5%	★★★★★
2019	70.8	755 of 3184	76.3%	★★★★☆
2018	78.6	175 of 3106	94.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.5	1315 of 4425	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	66.7	1112 of 4465	75.1%	★★★★☆
2023	76.1	685 of 4401	84.4%	★★★★☆
2022	60.7	1412 of 4376	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.3	841 of 4329	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	47.6	2155 of 4188	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	75.5	640 of 4168	84.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.6	524 of 4535	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	79.9	472 of 4594	89.7%	★★★★☆
2023	78.2	524 of 4521	88.4%	★★★★☆
2022	70.8	861 of 4477	80.8%	★★★★☆
2021	62.7	1234 of 4451	72.3%	★★★★☆
2019	70.7	769 of 4309	82.2%	★★★★☆
2018	75.7	591 of 4264	86.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.3	1096 of 4597	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	73.1	982 of 4647	78.9%	★★★★☆
2023	70.0	1119 of 4585	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	71.3	1059 of 4563	76.8%	★★★★☆
2021	71.1	1048 of 4498	76.7%	★★★★☆
2019	66.0	1199 of 4357	72.5%	★★★★☆
2018	73.0	896 of 4319	79.3%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	37.2	795 of 1128	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	63.7	378 of 1099	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.5	596 of 1004	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	74.9	200 of 1112	82.0%	★★★★☆
2018	47.9	564 of 1046	46.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.9	629 of 4308	85.4%	★★★★☆
2024	43.3	2350 of 4292	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.2	2133 of 4086	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.0	1246 of 3952	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.4	1743 of 3799	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.0	1987 of 3684	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.9	1832 of 3558	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.9	2175 of 3015	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	61.4	1138 of 3108	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.4	1763 of 3106	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	66.1	941 of 3082	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.5	1276 of 3082	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.9	1645 of 3142	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.2	1304 of 3127	58.3%	★★★☆☆

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)

Gifted and Talented (2023)100th percentile+20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)88th percentile+10 vs school

At Risk (2022)88th percentile+13 vs school

African American (2026)86th percentile+7 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)86th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2026)85th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2026)80th percentile~ school

Male (2026)76th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)70th percentile-8 vs school

Asian (2026)39th percentile-40 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)30th percentile-50 vs school

White (2026)28th percentile-51 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading64%+10 vs state

Mathematics58%+11 vs state

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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 (2025)	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 Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	Total
Oyster Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16425 Mellow Oaks Ln	Sugar Land	77498	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-5910	824	52	15.8	62.3%	121 (14.7%)	187 (22.7%)	184 (22.3%)	289 (35.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.0%)	73.7	993^rd of 4643 public elementary schools	78.6%		67	1262^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	72.9%	269							68.9	53.7	69.4			68.2	53.4	53.7			$8,967
Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17727 Abermore Ln	Richmond	77407	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 327-2740	924	57	16.0	23.2%	94 (10.2%)	123 (13.3%)	78 (8.4%)	588 (63.6%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.5%)	95.8	139^th of 4643 public elementary schools	97.0%		94.6	200^th of 4651 public elementary schools	95.7%	61							77.7	78.6	91.7			76.9	74.7	79.2			$8,396
Sst Sugarland	Public, Charter	PK, KG-7	10007 Clodine Rd	Richmond	77407	Fort Bend County	School Of Science And Technology Discovery	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 277-7923	739	46	15.9	71.9%	34 (4.6%)	352 (47.6%)	249 (33.7%)	96 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	77.2	861^st of 4643 public elementary schools	81.5%		84.2	604^th of 4651 public elementary schools	87.0%	257							59.1	59.0	59.1	75.7	68.2	65.2	63.9	59.1	62.2	63.6	$10,959
Rita Drabek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11325 Lake Woodbridge Dr	Sugar Land	77498	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 634-6570	591	41	14.3	57.4%	70 (11.8%)	97 (16.4%)	70 (11.8%)	328 (55.5%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	67	1270^th of 4643 public elementary schools	72.6%		69.1	1173^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	74.8%	97							52.6	61.0	63.9			48.7	65.4	49.3			$9,597
Malala Yousafzai	Public	PK, KG-5	11770 W Aliana Trace Dr	Richmond	77407	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 327-5700	1,118	64	17.4	26.4%	101 (9.0%)	109 (9.7%)	66 (5.9%)	808 (72.3%)	10 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.1%)	94.7	179^th of 4643 public elementary schools	96.1%		93.3	258^th of 4651 public elementary schools	94.5%	79							79.2	76.0	83.4			80.8	71.9	76.5			$7,538
Mary Austin Holley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16655 Bissonnet	Houston	77083	Harris County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 634-3850	648	48	13.4	81.0%	24 (3.7%)	200 (30.9%)	335 (51.7%)	64 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.7%)	39.7	2785^th of 4643 public elementary schools	40.0%		45.6	2404^th of 4651 public elementary schools	48.3%	381	7.1	47.8	40.0	10.5	25.0	60.0	46.5	28.4	68.9			35.8	33.7	44.4			$12,510
Mission Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16200 Beechnut St	Houston	77083	Harris County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 634-4280	460	34	13.6	82.6%	19 (4.1%)	124 (27.0%)	253 (55.0%)	46 (10.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	41.4	2639^th of 4643 public elementary schools	43.2%		22.5	3888^th of 4651 public elementary schools	16.4%	1249							60.0	44.3	47.7			50.8	33.3	37.9			$12,997
Arizona Fleming Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14850 Bissonnet St	Houston	77083	Harris County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 634-4600	462	38	12.2	79.4%	11 (2.4%)	83 (18.0%)	286 (61.9%)	72 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	39.5	2805^th of 4643 public elementary schools	39.6%		32.6	3281^st of 4651 public elementary schools	29.5%	476	11.1	16.7		50.0	18.2		49.0	51.7	53.5			34.7	33.9	40.3			$12,575
KIPP Journey Pri	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	14030 Florence Rd	Sugar Land	77498	Fort Bend County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 879-3056	1,052	44	23.9	89.2%	28 (2.7%)	411 (39.1%)	480 (45.6%)	108 (10.3%)	4 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	17 (1.6%)	42.5	2557^th of 4643 public elementary schools	44.9%		37.9	2932^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	37.0%	375							44.4	35.5	58.6			40.7	41.8	50.0			$6,647
James C Neill Elementary	Public	K-5	3830 Harvest Corner Dr	Richmond	77406	Fort Bend County	Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 327-3760	1,253	72	17.5	35.5%	171 (13.6%)	307 (24.5%)	228 (18.2%)	480 (38.3%)	10 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	55 (4.4%)	77	870^th of 4643 public elementary schools	81.3%		68.5	1189^th of 4651 public elementary schools	74.4%	319							63.6	63.0	75.8			55.6	48.6	67.9			$7,931

Frequently Asked Questions about Oyster Creek Elementary

What schools do graduates of Oyster Creek Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Macario Garcia Middle
High : Stephen F Austin High School

What is the racial makeup of Oyster Creek Elementary?

Students at Oyster Creek Elementary are 35% Asian, 23% African American, 22% Hispanic, 15% White, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Oyster Creek Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 824 students attended Oyster Creek Elementary.

Is Oyster Creek Elementary a good school?

Oyster Creek Elementary ranks 993^rd of 4643 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Oyster Creek Elementary in?

Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)

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2024–25 dropout rates & graduation ratesNewSep 30, 2026

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

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

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