Summary
Rowe Lane Elementary is a PK-5 school in the Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd) serving 765 students, and it has a strong historical track record of high performance, though recent data shows a notable decline from its peak ranking in the 94th percentile during the 2018-2019 school year to its current 80th percentile.
The most prominent differentiator for Rowe Lane is its declining statewide rank, dropping steadily over the last six years, which contrasts sharply with its neighbor, Murchison Elementary, which has maintained a rock-solid 92nd percentile ranking over the same period. Both schools serve a very similar demographic with low poverty rates, suggesting the decline at Rowe Lane is a school-specific challenge, particularly in math instruction. For example, 5th-grade Math proficiency has dropped from 70% to 51.35% over recent years, while Murchison outperforms Rowe Lane in nearly every subject, most notably in 4th Grade Math (87.2% vs. 63.87%). Additionally, 5th-grade Science proficiency at Rowe Lane has been alarmingly low at 33.08%, compared to Murchison's 63.25%.
Despite these challenges, Rowe Lane is a standout performer for its English Language Learners (ELL), ranking in the 87th percentile for this subgroup, and it performs well for African American students (72nd percentile). However, it struggles significantly with its Low Socio-Economic Status students, ranking in the 45th percentile. The school spends $9,031 per student, which is less than the district average and less than nearby schools like Highland Park Elementary ($10,191) and Dearing Elementary ($10,431), yet it achieves higher test scores than those schools, indicating it is relatively efficient. To return to its former "5-star" status, Rowe Lane must address the widening achievement gaps for its economically disadvantaged students and reverse the downward trend in its math and science curriculum.
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