Hightower Elementary School

Hightower Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
2601 Decator Dr,  Plano, TX
Plano Independent School District
3.8
4.2
440 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Mariea Sprott
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
80%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
12%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
484:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
36.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
28.7%
Hispanic
17.2%
Black
11.7%
Two or more races
5.7%

School Rankings

#104 Best Public ES in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
1/10/2015
Plano is a melting pot.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/29/2019
Best ever school for kids, I wanted to have my kids there forever
5.0 parent
2/15/2019
Love it here....moms are even awesome ...
5.0 parent
6/20/2017
Great leadership is top down. Principle Sprott is wonderful.
1.0 parent
10/24/2016
The experience so far at Hightower and their faculty has not been positive. My daughter had to switch teachers in 2nd grade and as i took the matter to the principal, the office staff was very rude any interaction I had after. They do not deserve their rating, as another parent complained that a tea...

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Hightower Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Plano, TX and is served by the Plano Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 440 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Hightower Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $676,853. Discover additional schools in the area, like Plano Senior High School, Plano West Senior High School, Vines High School, and more. Learn more about what Plano has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hightower Elementary School.

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