Dean Highland El
Waco, TX · Waco ISD · Grades PK-5
4,365th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
Dean Highland El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dean Highland El 4,365th 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 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 1th in 2025.
Dean Highland El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 277 students tested
Dean Highland El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 597 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.5% | 63.8% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Black | 28.5% | 24.3% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| White | 11.0% | 7.7% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 3.7% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Dean Highland El
Typical home value $148K in zip 76707 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dean Highland El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Provident Heights ElWaco ISD · 0.9 mi away3,869th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 29% - 5Hillcrest Pds MagnetWaco ISD · 0.9 mi away2,511th of 4,406
ELA 53% · Math 38% - 6Lake Air Montessori SchoolWaco ISD · 1.1 mi away2,073rd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 42% - 1Crestview ElWaco ISD · 1.1 mi away4,328th of 4,406
ELA 25% · Math 17% - 1West Avenue ElWaco ISD · 1.6 mi away4,150th of 4,406
ELA 35% · Math 19% - 1Brook Avenue ElWaco ISD · 1.8 mi away · charter4,293rd of 4,406
ELA 25% · Math 21% - 2Mountainview ElWaco ISD · 2 mi away3,834th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 29% - 2Harmony Science Acad (Waco)Harmony Public Schools - North Texas · 2.1 mi away · charter3,791st of 4,406
ELA 41% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dean Highland El in?
Dean Highland El is part of the Waco ISD district in Waco, Texas.
Is Dean Highland El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dean Highland El 4,365th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Dean Highland El?
Hispanic 64%, Black 24%, White 8%, Two or more races 4% (597 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dean Highland El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76707 is $148K 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.