Dean Highland El vs Provident Heights El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dean Highland El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
Provident Heights El
Waco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Dean Highland El Waco, Texas | Provident Heights El Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4618 of 4,686 | #3294 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #47732 of 50,301 | #35873 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 617 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Provident Heights El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 14.8).
- •Provident Heights El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Provident Heights El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Provident Heights El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.3% vs 94.8%).
- •Provident Heights El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.6).
- •Dean Highland El is the larger school with 617 students compared with 383.
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 Dean Highland El better than Provident Heights El?
On the Success Index (US), Provident Heights El ranks higher (34.1 vs 14.8 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 Dean Highland El and Provident Heights El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dean Highland El: 617. Provident Heights El: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dean Highland El and Provident Heights El rank in Texas?
Dean Highland El is 4618th of 4,686 and Provident Heights El is 3294th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).