Brook Avenue El vs Dean Highland El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brook Avenue El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Dean Highland El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
| Measure | Brook Avenue El Waco, Texas | Dean Highland El Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4655 of 4,686 | #4618 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #48755 of 50,301 | #47732 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 356 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dean Highland El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.8 vs 12.3).
- •Dean Highland El does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Dean Highland El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 97.8%).
- •Brook Avenue El does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.6).
- •Dean Highland El is the larger school with 617 students compared with 356.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brook Avenue El better than Dean Highland El?
On the Success Index (US), Dean Highland El ranks higher (14.8 vs 12.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brook Avenue El and Dean Highland El?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brook Avenue El: 356. Dean Highland El: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brook Avenue El and Dean Highland El rank in Texas?
Brook Avenue El is 4655th of 4,686 and Dean Highland El is 4618th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).