Hightower El
Plano, TX · Plano ISD · Grades K-5
126th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 97%· Stable
Hightower El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hightower El 126th 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 97% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2019 to 97th in 2025.
Hightower El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 227 students tested
Hightower El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 431 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 47.9% | 38.7% | ▼ 9.2 pts | |
| Asian | 22.5% | 23.4% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.3% | 15.8% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 9.2% | 13.2% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 8.8% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Hightower El
Typical home value $750K in zip 75093 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hightower El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Centennial ElPlano ISD · 0.9 mi away207th of 4,406
ELA 85% · Math 74% - 3Daffron ElPlano ISD · 1.1 mi away3,424th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 35% - 9Saigling ElPlano ISD · 1.3 mi away547th of 4,406
ELA 72% · Math 68% - 8Wells ElPlano ISD · 1.6 mi away1,028th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 56% - 7Harmony Science Academy - PlanoHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 1.7 mi away · charter1,344th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 50% - 7Huffman ElPlano ISD · 1.8 mi away1,322nd of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 51% - 2Weatherford ElPlano ISD · 1.9 mi away3,889th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 24% - 2Jackson ElPlano ISD · 2 mi away3,691st of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hightower El in?
Hightower El is part of the Plano ISD district in Plano, Texas.
Is Hightower El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hightower El 126th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Hightower El?
White 39%, Asian 23%, Hispanic 16%, Black 13% (431 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hightower El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75093 is $750K 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.