Herfurth Elementary School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(972) 475-7994
Herfurth Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Herfurth Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Herfurth Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Herfurth Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 374 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Herfurth Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Herfurth Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5275 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 52% |
| Black | 18% | 13% |
| White | 33% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garland Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Herfurth Elementary School is Rowlett High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Vernon Schrade Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nita Pearson Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rowlett Nita Pearson Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 677 students10
1.2 miles
5201 Nita Pearson Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-7568 1.2 PK-5 677 - Rowlett Rowlett High School Math: 40% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,577 students10
1.7 miles
4700 Kirby Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-1712 1.7 9-12 2,577 - Rowlett Doris Cullins-lake Pointe Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 698 students10
1.8 miles
5701 Scenic Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 412-3070 1.8 PK-6 698 - Rowlett Katherine Stephens Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 655 students10
1.9 miles
3700 Cheyenne Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972) 463-5790 1.9 PK-5 655 - Rowlett Steadham Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 46%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 524 students10
1.9 miles
6200 Danridge Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972) 463-5887 1.9 PK-5 524
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