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#7474 of 8,552 schools in TX

Springhill EL

Elementary School · Pflugerville ISD · Pflugerville, TX

A Pflugerville ISD elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

600 S HEATHERWILDE BLVD, Pflugerville, TX 78660

  • Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$11,528
Chronic Absenteeism15.6%

Students at Springhill EL score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 58 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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

76.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Springhill EL 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
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

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
Timmerman ELEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–50.9 mi444Compare →
Basis Pflugerville PriCharter · enrollment unverified6.6K–51.1 mi618Compare →
Ruth Barron ELEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–51.3 mi531Compare →
Wieland ELEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–51.4 mi394Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Pflugerville ISD

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#26 of 32
District spending per student
$11,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Springhill EL is listed in PFLUGERVILLE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springhill EL

Springhill EL is a public elementary school in Pflugerville, TX, part of Pflugerville ISD, serving approximately 508 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,474 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springhill EL

What grades does Springhill EL serve?

Springhill EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Springhill EL?

Springhill EL has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springhill EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Springhill EL is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springhill EL rank in TX?

Springhill EL ranks #7,474 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Springhill EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Springhill EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Springhill EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springhill EL has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Springhill EL a charter school?

No, Springhill EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Springhill EL a Title I school?

No, Springhill EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springhill EL?

76.2% of students at Springhill EL 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
508
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Travis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.6%
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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