Herfurth Elementary School
Tel:
(972)475-7994
- Herfurth Elementary School serves 374 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.
- 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 bottom 50%) 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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 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 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The 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 0.73, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #5139 out of 7953 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| 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 | 8% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 52% |
| Black | 19% | 13% |
| White | 34% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Rowlett Nita Pearson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 677 students
1.2 miles
5201 Nita Pearson Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972)463-7568 1.2 PK-5 677 - Rowlett Rowlett High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,577 students
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 Grades: PK-6 | 698 students
1.8 miles
5701 Scenic Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972)412-3070 1.8 PK-6 698 - Rowlett Katherine Stephens Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 655 students
1.9 miles
3700 Cheyenne Dr
Rowlett, TX 75088
(972)463-5790 1.9 PK-5 655 - Rowlett Steadham Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 524 students
1.9 miles
6200 Danridge Rd
Rowlett, TX 75089
(972)463-5887 1.9 PK-5 524
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