Dean Highland El
Waco, TX · Waco ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
4,365th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
3300 MAPLE, Waco, TX 76707
(254)752-3751NCES ID 484428005034Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 277 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 597 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.2% | 63.8% | ▲ 13.6 pts | |
| Black | 35.7% | 24.3% | ▼ 11.4 pts | |
| White | 12.0% | 7.7% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 3.7% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $148K in zip 76707 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.