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HIGHTOWER EL

HIGHTOWER EL is a public elementary school in PLANO ISD (COLLIN County), Texas. It serves 82 students in special education of 448 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of A and an overall SPED support score of 38.0.

  • School District: PLANO ISD
  • County: COLLIN
  • Grade Type: Elementary
  • Grade Span: KG - 05
  • Campus Type: Traditional Public School
  • Ranking Status: Ranked
  • Charter School: No
  • Median Household Income: in ZIP code 75093 is $121,226
  • TEA Accountability Overview →
Street view of HIGHTOWER EL in PLANO, TX
38.0/100
Overall SPED Support Score
75.8%
SPED Support Percentile
A
General Accountability Rating

SPED Sub-Scores

27.8/100
Academic Performance
56.3/100
Academic Growth
9.8/100
Inclusion & Placement
58.7/100
Staffing Support
89.9/100
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 448
Number of students in Special Education 82
Percentage of students in Special Education 18.3%
Total Students with Disabilities 66
Students with Autism 23
Students with Behavioral Disabilities 9
Students with Intellectual Disability 11
Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood 0
Students with Physical Disabilities 23
Total Count of Teachers 43.3
Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) 5.5
Percentage of Special Ed Teachers 15.9%
Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers 14.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Does HIGHTOWER EL offer strong special education support?
HIGHTOWER EL has an Overall SPED Support Score of 38, placing it in the 75.8 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects strong special education support. The school serves 82 students in special education with 5.5 special education teachers.
What grades does HIGHTOWER EL serve?
HIGHTOWER EL serves grades KG - 05, classified as elementary in PLANO ISD.
Is HIGHTOWER EL a charter school?
No. HIGHTOWER EL is a traditional public school in PLANO ISD.
How does HIGHTOWER EL compare to other Texas schools for special education?
You can compare HIGHTOWER 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 HIGHTOWER EL's TEA accountability rating?
HIGHTOWER EL has a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of A for the 2025 reporting year.

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