Austin Achieve Pflugerville

Austin Achieve Pflugerville is a public charter school in Pflugerville, TX, serving 551 students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade as part of the Austin Achieve Public Schools district, which ranks in the bottom 13th percentile statewide.

This school is a study in contrasts. While it is the lowest-performing school in its immediate area—sitting in the 12th percentile compared to top-tier neighbors like Murchison Elementary (92nd percentile) and Riojas Elementary (91st percentile)—it has a standout strength: 70.97% of its 8th graders were proficient in Algebra I, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. This suggests a strong, targeted program for advanced math students. However, the school struggles significantly in other areas, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.9:1, the highest among nearby schools, which has increased dramatically from 10.6:1 just two years ago. This large class size likely limits individualized attention for most students.

Another notable contrast is how the school serves different student groups. It shows remarkable success with its African American students, who ranked in the 67th percentile statewide, but Hispanic and English Language Learner students rank in the 3rd and 17th percentiles, respectively. Nearby Hidden Lake Elementary, just 1.55 miles away, serves a more affluent population and ranks in the 74th percentile, highlighting the significant achievement gaps in the area. For parents, this school offers a potential "pocket of excellence" in advanced math, but the high class sizes and overall low performance suggest it may not provide consistent support for all students.