Hightower El vs Saigling El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hightower El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
Saigling El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
309 students
| Measure | Hightower El Plano, Texas | Saigling El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #100 of 4,686 | #191 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1900 of 50,301 | #3149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 448 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 65% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hightower El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 83.5).
- •Hightower El does better on math proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •Hightower El does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 68%).
- •Saigling El does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.0).
- •Hightower El is the larger school with 448 students compared with 309.
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 Hightower El better than Saigling El?
On the Success Index (US), Hightower El ranks higher (86.3 vs 83.5 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 Hightower El and Saigling El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hightower El: 448. Saigling El: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hightower El and Saigling El rank in Texas?
Hightower El is 100th of 4,686 and Saigling El is 191st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).