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Hightower Elementary School

2601 Decatur Dr
Plano, TX 75093

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Top 5%

Tel: (469) 752-1800

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Hightower Elementary School serves 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Hightower Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 484 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hightower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Hightower Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

484 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hightower Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hightower Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#308 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

67%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

26%

Hispanic

18%

53%

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Black

11%

13%

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White

39%

26%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.74

0.64

This chart display the diversity score of Hightower Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

19%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hightower Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Plano Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hightower Elementary School's ranking?

Hightower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Hightower Elementary School?

484 students attend Hightower Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

39% of Hightower Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hightower Elementary School?

Hightower Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Hightower Elementary School offer ?

Hightower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Hightower Elementary School part of?

Hightower Elementary School is part of Plano Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 484 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education