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Murchison Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

360^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Murchison Elementary in Pflugerville, TX, is a high-performing school serving 651 students in grades PK through 5, and it has consistently ranked among the top 10% of elementary schools in Texas for the past decade, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.com for nine consecutive years.

What truly sets Murchison apart is its exceptional performance in mathematics, where proficiency rates are nearly double the state average—for example, 87.2% of 4th graders were proficient in math, compared to just 49% statewide. This makes Murchison a "math powerhouse" in the area, significantly outpacing nearby schools like Highland Park Elementary (70% proficient) and Riojas Elementary (59% proficient). The school also excels at closing achievement gaps, with Hispanic students and English Language Learners performing in the 93rd and 94th percentiles statewide, respectively—a remarkable feat that highlights an inclusive and effective learning environment. While Murchison is a standout in the Pflugerville Independent School District (ISD), which ranks in the 49th percentile overall, its success appears driven by school-specific factors rather than district-wide policies. In contrast, Blackland Prairie Elementary in the higher-performing Round Rock Independent School District (ISD) (79th percentile) is a strong school but ranks slightly lower at the 87th percentile.

Murchison achieves these top-tier results with notable efficiency, spending less per student ($8,950) than lower-performing district peers like Timmerman Elementary ($11,942) and Brookhollow Elementary ($11,138). However, 5th-grade science scores, while strong at 63.25% proficient compared to the district average of 25%, are not as dominant as its math and reading results, suggesting a potential area for growth. Overall, Murchison offers a proven track record of academic excellence, equity, and efficient resource use, making it a top choice for families in the Pflugerville area.

651

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,255

Per pupil spending ?

13.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2215 Kelly Ln
Pflugerville, TX 78660

(512) 594-6000

District: Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Murchison Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Kelly Lane Middle
High:	Hendrickson High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.2%

Hispanic:

22.1%

Asian:

17.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 89th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (75% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Texas elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school75%

District avg52%

Texas avg51%

360^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 22Elementary Schools in the Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)

482^nd of 951Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	90.2	360 of 4627	92.2%	★★★★★
2025	89.6	386 of 4651	91.7%	★★★★★
2024	89.9	382 of 4710	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	89.6	391 of 4647	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	89.0	388 of 4581	91.5%	★★★★★
2021	94.2	235 of 4578	94.9%	★★★★★
2019	93.5	229 of 4479	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	89.5	368 of 4359	91.6%	★★★★★
2017	89.4	393 of 4329	90.9%	★★★★★
2016	84.8	488 of 4286	88.6%	★★★★☆
2015	87.0	365 of 4320	91.6%	★★★★★
2014	83.3	548 of 4260	87.1%	★★★★☆
2013	87.5	320 of 4221	92.4%	★★★★★
2012	81.8	571 of 4206	86.4%	★★★★☆
2011	71.4	1086 of 4095	73.5%	★★★★☆
2010	77.0	655 of 3937	83.4%	★★★★☆
2009	72.6	920 of 3884	76.3%	★★★★☆
2008	74.4	785 of 3768	79.2%	★★★★☆
2007	71.2	991 of 3724	73.4%	★★★★☆
2006	75.5	679 of 3476	80.5%	★★★★☆
2005	70.9	940 of 3475	72.9%	★★★★☆
2004	56.9	1644 of 3465	52.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.0	970 of 2406	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.6	469 of 1905	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.4	351 of 2443	85.6%	★★★★☆
2023	84.1	213 of 2443	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	89.0	130 of 2421	94.6%	★★★★★
2021	84.3	183 of 2444	92.5%	★★★★★
2019	65.4	625 of 2515	75.1%	★★★★☆
2018	74.8	376 of 2483	84.9%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.6	362 of 999	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.5	274 of 814	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.1	488 of 1045	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.7	383 of 1015	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.0	182 of 957	81.0%	★★★★☆
2021	65.9	311 of 967	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.3	481 of 1009	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.8	413 of 1005	58.9%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	81.2	405 of 4461	90.9%	★★★★★
2021	73.2	601 of 4331	86.1%	★★★★☆
2019	63.6	1121 of 4295	73.9%	★★★★☆
2018	56.6	1529 of 4240	63.9%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.7	91 of 1643	94.5%	★★★★★
2025	91.7	161 of 2918	94.5%	★★★★★
2024	89.7	226 of 3668	93.8%	★★★★★
2023	85.6	239 of 3556	93.3%	★★★★★
2022	85.5	234 of 3487	93.3%	★★★★★
2021	85.6	227 of 3446	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	89.5	103 of 3226	96.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	90.5	287 of 4575	93.7%	★★★★★
2025	91.7	209 of 3744	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	87.0	423 of 4658	90.9%	★★★★★
2023	91.1	279 of 4588	93.9%	★★★★★
2022	88.4	344 of 4561	92.5%	★★★★★
2021	92.8	236 of 4499	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	93.1	191 of 4348	95.6%	★★★★★
2018	90.3	291 of 4306	93.2%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.7	279 of 3075	90.9%	★★★★★
2025	77.3	78 of 2619	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	66.4	1077 of 2980	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.0	1413 of 2958	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.7	1159 of 3006	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.6	248 of 3184	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	73.3	604 of 3106	80.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	86.1	319 of 4413	92.8%	★★★★★
2025	90.9	166 of 3644	95.4%	★★★★★
2024	86.6	303 of 4465	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	84.0	402 of 4401	90.9%	★★★★★
2022	78.0	596 of 4376	86.4%	★★★★☆
2021	94.7	115 of 4329	97.3%	★★★★★
2019	95.4	74 of 4188	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	88.1	254 of 4168	93.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	81.0	436 of 4520	90.4%	★★★★★
2025	70.4	716 of 3705	80.7%	★★★★☆
2024	51.1	2129 of 4594	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.2	2597 of 4521	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	78.1	521 of 4477	88.4%	★★★★☆
2021	89.7	159 of 4451	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	79.2	428 of 4309	90.1%	★★★★★
2018	65.4	1071 of 4264	74.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.7	427 of 4582	90.7%	★★★★★
2025	84.5	443 of 3739	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	89.9	326 of 4647	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	84.6	525 of 4585	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	86.7	435 of 4563	90.5%	★★★★★
2021	93.0	242 of 4498	94.6%	★★★★★
2019	91.1	277 of 4357	93.6%	★★★★★
2018	85.3	490 of 4319	88.7%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	74.7	238 of 1106	78.5%	★★★★☆
2025	79.4	138 of 975	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	67.6	327 of 1128	71.0%	★★★★☆
2023	65.8	347 of 1099	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.4	410 of 1004	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.9	468 of 961	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	85.0	87 of 1112	92.2%	★★★★★
2018	59.4	415 of 1046	60.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	89.1	214 of 4301	95.0%	★★★★★
2025	78.6	395 of 3549	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	73.4	665 of 4292	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	87.1	244 of 4086	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	80.5	363 of 3952	90.8%	★★★★★
2021	96.0	58 of 3799	98.5%	★★★★★
2019	64.6	761 of 3684	79.3%	★★★★☆
2018	62.5	817 of 3558	77.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	81.0	376 of 3006	87.5%	★★★★☆
2025	76.1	484 of 2612	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	77.4	481 of 3108	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	79.0	456 of 3106	85.3%	★★★★☆
2022	78.4	431 of 3082	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	87.8	162 of 3082	94.7%	★★★★★
2019	87.8	183 of 3142	94.2%	★★★★★
2018	81.1	405 of 3127	87.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)95th percentile+3 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)94th percentile~ school

Female (2026)94th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)91st percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)91st percentile~ school

Male (2026)91st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)90th percentile~ school

White (2026)87th percentile-5 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)78th percentile-14 vs school

Asian (2026)64th percentile-28 vs school

African American (2026)60th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics76%+29 vs state

Reading75%+21 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 7, 2014

My son completed third grade there, and he had the most amazing experience. His teacher was very helpful, and communicated great with us anytime we had any questions or concerns. The staff is great there, though we have recently moved to a different school we hope the experience at Dearing Elementary will be just as good. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)					STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Murchison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2215 Kelly Ln	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 594-6000	651	43	15.2	13.4%	294 (45.2%)	40 (6.1%)	144 (22.1%)	115 (17.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (8.4%)	90.2	360^th of 4627 public elementary schools	92.2%		89.6	386^th of 4651 public elementary schools	91.7%	26								82.8	74.0	69.6				78.0	87.2	61.7				$8,255
Riojas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Crispin Hill	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 594-4100	738	50	14.8	25.2%	224 (30.4%)	51 (6.9%)	343 (46.5%)	81 (11.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.9%)	88.6	431^st of 4627 public elementary schools	90.7%		91.2	325^th of 4651 public elementary schools	93.0%	106	11.1	46.2	33.3	14.3	10.0			75.9	73.7	81.6				69.1	59.2	65.7				$8,798
Hidden Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18218 Hidden Lake Dr	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(512) 594-5100	601	40	14.9	26.8%	172 (28.6%)	99 (16.5%)	170 (28.3%)	106 (17.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (8.7%)	68	1226^th of 4627 public elementary schools	73.5%		62.4	1468^th of 4651 public elementary schools	68.4%	242								55.0	64.1	69.2				51.8	47.5	55.6				$8,930
Austin Achieve Pflugerville	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1900 Pfennig Ln	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Austin Achieve Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 522-4190	551	29	18.9	80.6%	13 (2.4%)	191 (34.7%)	259 (47.0%)	74 (13.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (1.8%)	19.9	4049^th of 4627 public elementary schools	12.5%		24.7	3745^th of 4651 public elementary schools	19.5%	304							71.0	34.4	35.7	52.5	18.5	46.0	61.3	27.3	25.0	32.5	14.8	51.4	29.0	$9,372
Rowe Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3112 Speidel Dr	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 594-6600	765	55	13.8	15.9%	340 (44.4%)	67 (8.8%)	180 (23.5%)	123 (16.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.7%)	76	903^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	80.5%		74.7	939^th of 4651 public elementary schools	79.8%	36								67.0	65.6	64.4				65.4	63.9	51.4				$8,228
Highland Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	528 Kingston Lacy	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 594-6800	706	52	13.4	43.3%	169 (23.9%)	65 (9.2%)	397 (56.2%)	40 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.8%)	84	620^th of 4627 public elementary schools	86.6%		76.4	892^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	80.8%	272	40.0	41.7	26.7	33.3		18.2		68.5	73.3	77.5				63.9	70.0	51.9				$9,338
Dearing Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4301 Gattis School Rd	Round Rock	78664	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-4500	474	35	13.6	45.8%	123 (25.9%)	116 (24.5%)	187 (39.5%)	19 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.9%)	66.4	1286^th of 4627 public elementary schools	72.2%		62.9	1440^th of 4651 public elementary schools	69.0%	154								61.7	54.3	74.2				50.0	42.0	54.8				$9,936
Brookhollow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Railroad Ave	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-5200	387	30	12.8	49.4%	111 (28.7%)	66 (17.1%)	158 (40.8%)	22 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (7.5%)	36.5	2985^th of 4627 public elementary schools	35.5%		42.1	2635^th of 4651 public elementary schools	43.3%	350								42.1	51.5	54.7				38.6	36.8	29.7				$9,930
Mott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20101 Hodde Ln	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 594-4700	658	42	15.7	22.5%	179 (27.2%)	100 (15.2%)	177 (26.9%)	151 (22.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (7.6%)	85.8	551^st of 4627 public elementary schools	88.1%		73.6	977^th of 4651 public elementary schools	79.0%	426								74.5	75.5	63.9				67.9	68.6	62.6				$9,196
Timmerman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	412 Swenson Farms Bv	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-4200	426	33	13.0	67.8%	94 (22.1%)	114 (26.8%)	172 (40.4%)	26 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.5%)	27.4	3603^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	22.1%		17.9	4148^th of 4651 public elementary schools	10.8%	545								39.7	43.9	38.5				30.0	42.1	32.7				$9,750

Frequently Asked Questions about Murchison Elementary

How many students attend Murchison Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 651 students attended Murchison Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Murchison Elementary attend?

Students who attend Murchison Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kelly Lane Middle
High : Hendrickson High School

Is Murchison Elementary a good school?

Yes. Murchison Elementary ranks in the top 7.8% of Texas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Murchison Elementary?

Students at Murchison Elementary are 45% White, 22% Hispanic, 18% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American.

What district is Murchison Elementary in?

Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)

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