Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Garland ISD

Herfurth Elementary

7500 Miller Rd, Rowlett, TX 75088 · (972) 475-7994

A
91 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 4 points from 2025Up from a B (87) in 2025.
588students
17students per teacher
95.7%attendance
10thof 45 Garland ISD elementary schools
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BCCBDAARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Herfurth Elementary has earned an A in 2 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 91

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 91

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 92

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Herfurth Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Garland ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level85%
Meets grade level56%
Garland ISD elementary schools: 48.4%
Masters grade level29%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

588students in 2024–25Up 6% from 557 the year before
17students per teacher35 full-time teachers
20.4average class sizeGarland ISD elementary schools: 20.7
7.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,784average teacher base pay
46.6%from low-income familiesGarland ISD elementary schools: 73.9%
26.9%English learners
7.1%in gifted & talented
10.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 40.8%White 26%African American 15.1%Asian 10.4%Two or More Races 6.8%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Garland ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Herfurth Elementary.

ApprovedMiller Rd widening & lake bridgeDate TBD · 1.3 mi away Under constructionRowlett Municipal ComplexSpring 2027 · 1.5 mi away ProposedLake Ray Hubbard lakefront planDate TBD · 1.6 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BNita Pearson ElementaryGarland ISD · 86 · 1.2 mi CKatherine Stephens ElementaryGarland ISD · 76 · 1.8 mi CDoris Cullins-Lake Pointe ElementaryRockwall ISD · 76 · 1.8 mi BSteadham ElementaryGarland ISD · 83 · 1.9 mi DRowlett ElementaryGarland ISD · 69 · 2.7 mi AKeeley ElementaryGarland ISD · 93 · 3.1 mi PWesleyan Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–K · 2.0 mi PPrimrose School of RowlettPrivate · PK–K · 3.1 mi PSpanish SchoolhousePrivate · PK–K · 3.7 mi
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Questions about Herfurth Elementary

What is Herfurth Elementary’s TEA rating?

Herfurth Elementary earned an A (91 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (87) in 2025.

What grades does Herfurth Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Garland ISD, at 7500 Miller Rd in Rowlett.

How many students go to Herfurth Elementary?

588 students in 2024–25, up 6% from 557 the year before. There are about 17 students for every teacher.

How does Herfurth Elementary compare with other Garland ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 10th of 45 Garland ISD elementary schools (tied with 3 others). 33% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Herfurth Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Garland ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.