Dean Highland Elementary School

GreatSchools gives Dean Highland Elementary School a 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Dean Highland Elementary School is a public school within Waco, TX.

Dean Highland Elementary School in Waco, TX gets a

Dean Highland Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

3300 Maple Ave, Waco, TX

Heart of Texas Neighborhood

Waco Independent School District

4.7

3.3

597 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Thia S Allen

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
18%

Reading Proficiency
35%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

35%

Math Proficiency

18%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

45%

Test Scores

Equity

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

316:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Hispanic

67.9%

Black

21.7%

White

6.4%

Two or more races

3.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Works Here

8/29/2021

I love how welcoming the school is. I enjoy seeing the smiling faces everyday. I love how the teachers give it their all to help the students succeed. Dean Highland Elementary is a place where students can succeed.

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1.0 parent

4/20/2014

My son is 6-years -old and he still cannot read a word. He was diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and other psychotic disorder. The school does not recognize these problems and refuses to give him special-ed. They do not know the meaning of "not one child left behind." Also, to pick up your children in th...

1.0 parent

10/29/2013

My son missed out on pre-k, and started kindergarten at DHE....the teacher was a mid twenties, impatient MESS. Sat my son in the back of the class because he liked to ask her questions..LITERALLY called him an embarrassment on the day of their thanksgiving lunch, and excluded him from wearing the tu...

5.0 parent

5/1/2012

Both of my children to go Dean Highland. The Staff is awesome and the school is a great place for your children!

5.0 parent

5/3/2011

Dean Highland is a great school! I rate it 5 stars for excellent teachers, strong leadership, and rigorous curriculum.

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Texas Mclennan County Waco 76707 Heart of Texas

Dean Highland Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Waco, TX and is served by the Waco Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 597 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. Dean Highland Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $179,932. Discover additional schools in the area, like Waco High School, Brazos High School, G.L. Wiley Opportunity Center, and more. Learn more about what Waco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dean Highland Elementary School.

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