Herfurth Elementary School
Tel:
(972)475-7994
- Herfurth Elementary School serves 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Herfurth Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Herfurth Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 385 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Herfurth Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Herfurth Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #3353 out of 7,879 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 52% |
| Black | 25% | 13% |
| White | 37% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garland Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rowlett Nita Pearson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 657 students
1.2 miles
5201 Nita Pearson Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972)463-7568 1.2 PK-5 657 - Rowlett Rowlett High School Grades: 9-12 | 2698 students
1.7 miles
4700 Kirby Rd
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972)463-1712 1.7 9-12 2698 - Rowlett Doris Cullins-lake Pointe Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 781 students
1.8 miles
5701 Scenic Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972)412-3070 1.8 PK-6 781 - Rowlett Katherine Stephens Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 592 students
1.9 miles
3700 Cheyenne Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972)463-5790 1.9 PK-5 592 - Rowlett Steadham Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 538 students
1.9 miles
6200 Danridge Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972)463-5887 1.9 PK-5 538
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