Highlands El
Cedar Hill, TX · Cedar Hill ISD · Grades PK-5
3,083rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 30%▲ Improving
Highlands El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highlands El 3,083rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 30% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 30th in 2025 — improving.
Highlands El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 184 students tested
Highlands El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 436 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.2% | 64.2% | ▲ 13.0 pts | |
| Black | 42.5% | 32.3% | ▼ 10.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 2.3% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Highlands El
Typical home value $313K in zip 75104 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highlands El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Waterford Oaks ElCedar Hill ISD · 1.1 mi away3,513th of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 32% - 9Cedar Hill Collegiate PrepCedar Hill ISD · 1.1 mi away706th of 4,406
ELA 69% · Math 64% - 2Plummer ElCedar Hill ISD · 1.7 mi away3,768th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 28% - –Cockrell Hill ElDesoto ISD · 2.3 mi away
- 3Life School Cedar HillLife School · 2.4 mi away · charter3,174th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 37% - 2High Pointe ElCedar Hill ISD · 2.4 mi away3,686th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 31% - 1S Gus Alexander Jr ElDuncanville ISD · 2.6 mi away4,313th of 4,406
ELA 29% · Math 15% - 1Clint Q Smith ElDuncanville ISD · 3.7 mi away4,371st of 4,406
ELA 20% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highlands El in?
Highlands El is part of the Cedar Hill ISD district in Cedar Hill, Texas.
Is Highlands El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highlands El 3,083rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Highlands El?
Hispanic 64%, Black 32%, Two or more races 2% (436 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highlands El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75104 is $313K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.