Highland Park El vs Murchison El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park El
Pflugerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
Murchison El
Pflugerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
651 students
| Measure | Highland Park El Pflugerville, Texas | Murchison El Pflugerville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #471 of 4,686 | #250 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8017 of 50,301 | #4121 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 706 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.3% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 74% |
| city | Pflugerville | Pflugerville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murchison El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 74.9).
- •Murchison El does better on math proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Murchison El does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •Murchison El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 43.3%).
- •Highland Park El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.5).
- •Highland Park El is the larger school with 706 students compared with 651.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Park El better than Murchison El?
On the Success Index (US), Murchison El ranks higher (81.6 vs 74.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Highland Park El and Murchison El?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Pflugerville and Pflugerville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park El: 706. Murchison El: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park El and Murchison El rank in Texas?
Highland Park El is 471st of 4,686 and Murchison El is 250th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).