Pflugerville Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Pflugerville Isd

Pflugerville ISD is a sprawling suburban district in Travis County, covering much of the northern Austin metro region from Pflugerville itself westward into areas like Round Rock, Manor, and beyond. The district enrolls a large student population across a substantial geography with more than three dozen schools, from pre-K through grade twelve.

The student body is diverse, with roughly half the enrollment identifying as Hispanic, a significant share as white, and meaningful populations of Black and Asian students. The district serves a range of socioeconomic contexts; state data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility was not available, so the economic picture of families cannot be fully drawn from these numbers alone. Housing values across the district's service area are moderate relative to Austin's overall market, though prices have declined somewhat in recent months. Rents are correspondingly modest. The area's labor market shows moderate health, and affordability metrics suggest a mortgage payment that is feasible for many households relative to regional income levels.

Academically, the latest state assessment data shows a district in transition. Results are mixed across grade levels and subjects. In English language arts, the district performs solidly in the upper elementary and middle grades, with roughly half to slightly more than half of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in grades four through eight. In math, performance is more uneven: early elementary results on Spanish-language assessments were weak, but by eighth grade roughly forty percent of students met the standard. Science results in fifth and eighth grades hovered near one-quarter and nearly half, respectively. Across all tested subjects, the district achieved an overall proficiency rate in the low-to-mid range, positioning it above the median among Travis County's school districts.

The district is in the midst of significant structural change. A decision made in 2026 will close four elementary schools beginning the 2027-28 school year, responding to declining enrollment and budget pressure. This closure—affecting Dessau, Parmer Lane, Pflugerville, and Windermere elementaries—will consolidate the district's footprint. Additional middle school combinations are under consideration. For families choosing where to enroll or live, these changes reshape school assignments and should factor into the calculus of where to settle.

On the positive side, voters approved a substantial bond in 2022 that funded school renovations, technology upgrades, and a new district-wide career and technology center. That facility investment, along with a newly required middle school elective called Pathways to Careers that explores emerging fields like artificial intelligence and clean energy, signals a push toward applied learning and workforce readiness. The district has also lowered its property tax rate in recent years to one of the lowest it has maintained in decades, and held it flat for the current school year, which reduces the tax burden on homeowners.

Chronic absenteeism is above the county median, a soft spot that may reflect the district's size and the dispersed nature of its communities. Graduation rate data was not available. The district's per-pupil current spending sits in the lower-to-middle range of county peers, reflecting efficiency but also constraints.

For families considering Pflugerville ISD, the picture is a district managing growth and demographic shifts while investing in new pathways. Academic results are respectable but not standout, with variation by grade and subject. The pending school closures and consolidations are real logistical factors that merit conversation directly with the district if you are considering enrollment.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

25,297

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 49%

Black 15%

White 22%

Asian 9%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

41%

14%

Gr 4

42%

70%

Gr 5

33%

37%

Gr 6

39%

70%

Gr 7

36%

67%

Gr 8

40%

73%

Math

Gr 3

11%

Gr 4

59%

Gr 5

60%

Gr 6

19%

50%

Gr 7

11%

23%

Gr 8

28%

60%

Science

Gr 5

Gr 8

30%

65%

Social studies

Gr 8

17%

40%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

43%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

43%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

41%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

19%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

48%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

46%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

Schools in this District

35 schools are officially reported under this district.

PFLUGERVILLE ACADEMIC AND CAREER EDUCATION (PACE)

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

10%

Grade 3

12%

Grade 4

Grade 5

34%

Grade 6

16%

Grade 7

44%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

18%

Grade 3

57%

Grade 4

33%

Grade 5

54%

Grade 6

52%

Grade 7

56%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

25%

Grade 5

47%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

28%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$385,296

Year-over-year change-5.7%

Range across 11 ZIP codes$287K to $559K

vs. state typical1.28x

vs. national typical1.05x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (11 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
78660	Pflugerville	$379K	-5.9%	58.0%
78653	Manor	$324K	-6.6%	15.1%
78615	Coupland	$559K	-0.6%	9.3%
78753	Austin	$344K	-8.0%	7.5%
78758	Austin	$374K	-7.8%	2.6%
78664	Round Rock	$345K	-6.4%	2.2%
78727	Austin	$459K	-4.8%	1.7%
78728	Austin	$410K	-5.8%	1.7%
78754	Austin	$364K	-5.6%	1.1%
78634	Hutto	$340K	-6.5%	0.4%
76574	Taylor	$287K	-5.1%	0.3%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,613/mo

Year-over-year change-2.6%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$1,277 to $1,832/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
78660	Pflugerville	$1,652	-2.5%	58.0%
78653	Manor	$1,718	-0.9%	15.1%
78753	Austin	$1,277	-5.6%	7.5%
78758	Austin	$1,476	-5.2%	2.6%
78664	Round Rock	$1,589	-0.5%	2.2%
78727	Austin	$1,441	-1.9%	1.7%
78728	Austin	$1,303	-6.4%	1.7%
78754	Austin	$1,419	-5.1%	1.1%
78634	Hutto	$1,720	-3.8%	0.4%
76574	Taylor	$1,832	+1.8%	0.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,944/mo

Home price / national median income4.6x

Annual rent / national median income23.1%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$332/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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