Summary:
The city of Pflugerville, Texas is home to 16 elementary schools, primarily part of the Pflugerville Independent School District (ISD), with two charter schools - Idea Pflugerville Academy and Basis Pflugerville Pri. These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds and demonstrate a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Murchison Elementary and Riojas Elementary consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Texas.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic achievement across the Pflugerville elementary schools. While high-performing schools like Murchison and Riojas boast impressive test scores, with over 60% of students proficient or better in reading and math, lower-performing schools such as Ruth Barron Elementary and Springhill Elementary struggle to meet proficiency standards. These differences in performance appear to be correlated with student demographics, as schools with higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students tend to have lower test scores, highlighting the need to address equity and opportunity gaps within the district.
The two charter schools, Idea Pflugerville Academy and Basis Pflugerville Pri, stand out with exceptional rankings and test scores, despite serving higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests that the charter school model may be providing effective educational approaches for these students. Additionally, the data indicates that smaller class sizes, as seen at Wieland Elementary, may be a contributing factor to academic success.
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