The top reported proficiency rate is 52% in English language arts. The lowest is 11% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Copperfield El
Copperfield Elementary is a regular public school in north Austin serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, with an enrollment spanning roughly balanced classes across the grade band. The school sits in a neighborhood with strong demographic characteristics: a substantial majority of students are Hispanic, with smaller populations of Black and Asian students, and roughly one in six students identifies as white. Over a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting both the economic profile of the area and Austin's ongoing affordability pressures.
The school's state test results for 2024-25 show mixed and uneven performance across grades and subjects. In third-grade English language arts and math, proficiency hovers around the midpoint; by fourth grade, proficiency drops sharply, particularly in math. Fifth grade shows more strength in English but very low proficiency in science and continuing weakness in math. When viewed across all tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among the district's peer schools in Travis County, a positioning that reflects pockets of strength amid softer areas. The data does not reveal historical trend lines that would show whether performance is rising, declining, or stable, so a parent may want to look into that further with the school or the district.
Housing in the school's zip code reflects Austin's market pressures. Median home values show some decline year-over-year in a cooling market, and rent levels remain elevated relative to historical norms. Mortgage affordability sits near the national threshold, with rent consuming a meaningful share of income for many households. This is a neighborhood experiencing broader Austin growth and cost pressures, though the immediate housing market shows signs of moderation.
The broader Pflugerville ISD context shapes what this school offers. The district recently approved closure of four elementary schools beginning in 2027-28 due to declining enrollment and budget constraints, creating uncertainty for families about the long-term footprint of neighborhood schools. In parallel, the district has held its property tax rate flat for two consecutive years at its lowest level in over thirty years, a meaningful factor for homeowners. The district has also invested in a new career and technology education center funded through a 2022 bond and launched a required middle school career-pathway course starting in 2025-26, though these offerings arrive after students leave Copperfield.
Copperfield sits in a city undergoing rapid growth and transformation. Austin remains one of the nation's fastest-growing large metros, with major technology and semiconductor employers anchoring the economy. Downtown Austin and neighborhoods closer to the University of Texas are most walkable; suburban areas including much of north Austin remain more car-dependent. The city is adding substantial housing in all price ranges, though new construction slowed in 2024, and Austin is expected to lead the nation in affordable housing delivery over the next two years.
For a family choosing Copperfield, the picture is one of a neighborhood school in a diverse, economically mixed community experiencing both growth pressure and budget retrenchment at the district level. The school's academic performance shows real work ahead, particularly in math and upper elementary grades, paired with some strength in English language arts. A parent should have direct conversation with school staff about current instructional priorities, recent trends in student outcomes, and how the school is using assessment data to target support where proficiency lags.
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