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#3168 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 37% in state

Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville

High School · Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas · Pflugerville, TX

A Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas charter high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1421 WELLS BRANCH PKWY W STE 200, Pflugerville, TX 78660

  • Math 59% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+15.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation22.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$11,385
Chronic Absenteeism21.9%

Students at Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency59%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
88%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Austin map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,812/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pflugerville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$109,522

Median home value

$369,300

Median rent

$1,769/mo

College educated

41.8%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
22.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
5 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Renaissance AcademyPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–120.5 mi206Compare →
Valor North AustinCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–110.7 mi996Compare →
Concordia High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7private9–121.0 mi107Compare →
Harmony School of Endeavor AustinCharter · enrollment unverified6.6PK–12Not available961Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$11,385NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville is listed in HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - CENTRAL TEXAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville

Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville is a public high school in Pflugerville, TX, part of Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas, serving approximately 795 students in grades 6th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,168 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville

What grades does Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville serve?

Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville?

Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville has an enrollment of approximately 795 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville?

The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville rank in TX?

Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville ranks #3,168 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville's MySchoolScout rating?

Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville a charter school?

Yes, Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville a Title I school?

No, Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville?

70.6% of students at Harmony Science Academy-pflugerville qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
795
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Travis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 78660)
118,437
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
35.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78660; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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