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DEAN HIGHLAND EL

DEAN HIGHLAND EL is a public elementary school in WACO ISD (MCLENNAN County), Texas. It serves 97 students in special education of 617 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of F and an overall SPED support score of 33.8.

  • School District: WACO ISD
  • County: MCLENNAN
  • Grade Type: Elementary
  • Grade Span: EE - 05
  • Campus Type: Traditional Public School
  • Ranking Status: Ranked
  • Charter School: No
  • Median Household Income: in ZIP code 76707 is $38,208
  • TEA Accountability Overview →
Street view of DEAN HIGHLAND EL in WACO, TX
33.8/100
Overall SPED Support Score
11.0%
SPED Support Percentile
F
General Accountability Rating

SPED Sub-Scores

16.3/100
Academic Performance
48.0/100
Academic Growth
9.1/100
Inclusion & Placement
41.3/100
Staffing Support
74.9/100
Discipline Climate
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Graduation & Dropout

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General Information on Students and Teachers 2019 2022 2025
Total number of students 617
Number of students in Special Education 97
Percentage of students in Special Education 15.7%
Total Students with Disabilities 97
Students with Autism 22
Students with Behavioral Disabilities 15
Students with Intellectual Disability 33
Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood 5
Students with Physical Disabilities 22
Total Count of Teachers 64.4
Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) 3
Percentage of Special Ed Teachers 8.4%
Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers 32.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Does DEAN HIGHLAND EL offer strong special education support?
DEAN HIGHLAND EL has an Overall SPED Support Score of 33.8, placing it in the 11 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects developing special education support. The school serves 97 students in special education with 3 special education teachers.
What grades does DEAN HIGHLAND EL serve?
DEAN HIGHLAND EL serves grades EE - 05, classified as elementary in WACO ISD.
Is DEAN HIGHLAND EL a charter school?
No. DEAN HIGHLAND EL is a traditional public school in WACO ISD.
How does DEAN HIGHLAND EL compare to other Texas schools for special education?
You can compare DEAN HIGHLAND EL side-by-side with up to four other Texas schools across STAAR results, special education metrics, discipline, and graduation data on the school comparison page at https://learningdifferences.info/compare/.
What is DEAN HIGHLAND EL's TEA accountability rating?
DEAN HIGHLAND EL has a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of F for the 2025 reporting year.

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