Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Herfurth Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 562 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Herfurth Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Herfurth Elementary School?
562 students attend Herfurth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Herfurth Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herfurth Elementary School?
Herfurth Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herfurth Elementary School offer ?
Herfurth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Herfurth Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 562 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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