Robert L Puster El vs Valley Creek El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert L Puster El
Fairview · Public elementary · Grades K–4
548 students
Valley Creek El
McKinney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
| Measure | Robert L Puster El Fairview, Texas | Valley Creek El McKinney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #166 of 4,686 | #253 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2852 of 50,301 | #4180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 548 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.6% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 70% |
| city | Fairview | McKinney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert L Puster El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 81.5).
- •Robert L Puster El does better on math proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Robert L Puster El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.6% vs 22.1%).
- •Valley Creek El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.9).
- •Robert L Puster El is the larger school with 548 students compared with 498.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Robert L Puster El better than Valley Creek El?
On the Success Index (US), Robert L Puster El ranks higher (84.1 vs 81.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Robert L Puster El and Valley Creek El?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Fairview and McKinney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert L Puster El: 548. Valley Creek El: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert L Puster El and Valley Creek El rank in Texas?
Robert L Puster El is 166th of 4,686 and Valley Creek El is 253rd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).