Buffalo Creek El
Houston, TX · Spring Branch ISD · Grades PK-5
4,131st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 6%▼ Declining
Buffalo Creek El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Buffalo Creek El 4,131st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 6% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2019 to 6th in 2025 — declining.
Buffalo Creek El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 342 students tested
Buffalo Creek El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 412 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 91.3% | 91.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 4.0% | 2.9% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 2.7% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.0% | 1.9% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Buffalo Creek El
Typical home value $352K in zip 77080 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Buffalo Creek El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Edgewood ElSpring Branch ISD · 0.9 mi away3,636th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 33% - 6Hollibrook ElSpring Branch ISD · 1.1 mi away1,785th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 53% - 5Pine Shadows ElSpring Branch ISD · 1.2 mi away2,262nd of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 44% - 7Cedar Brook ElSpring Branch ISD · 1.3 mi away1,482nd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 54% - 6Spring Branch ElSpring Branch ISD · 1.4 mi away2,195th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 53% - 3Terrace ElSpring Branch ISD · 1.6 mi away3,357th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 27% - 5Ridgecrest ElSpring Branch ISD · 1.9 mi away2,520th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 48% - 3Woodview ElSpring Branch ISD · 2.1 mi away3,495th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Buffalo Creek El in?
Buffalo Creek El is part of the Spring Branch ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Buffalo Creek El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Buffalo Creek El 4,131st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 6% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Buffalo Creek El?
Hispanic 91%, White 3%, American Indian 3%, Black 2% (412 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Buffalo Creek El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77080 is $352K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.