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Plano ISD School District

School District · Plano, Texas

Students: 47,899
Teachers (FTE): 3,417
Estimated Scores: 6%

Avg Rating

7.0

out of 10

Schools

72

44 elem, 13 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,384

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Plano ISD?

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Wyatt EL

9.5/10

Plano · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+0.8 value signal Open profile

Skaggs EL

9.4/10

Plano · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+0.9 value signal Open profile

Centennial EL

9.3/10

Plano · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+0.7 value signal Open profile

How this district compares

Texas rank

#321 of 899

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.7

above Texas avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,384

$1,584 vs Texas median

District size

47,899 students

Much larger than Texas median

The short answer

Plano ISD ranks #321 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Plano ISD's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 67 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wyatt EL (9.5/10), Skaggs EL (9.4/10), and Centennial EL (9.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Bowman Middle

Rates 7.8/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Plano ISD schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Davis EL

STAAR proficiency rose +18.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Plano ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Plano ISD

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (67 of 72). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Wyatt EL 9.5 / 10
2 Skaggs EL 9.4 / 10
3 Centennial EL 9.3 / 10
4 Beverly EL 9.3 / 10
5 Mathews EL 9.2 / 10
6 Andrews EL 9.2 / 10
7 Hightower EL 9.2 / 10
8 Academy H S 9.2 / 10
9 Stinson EL 9.0 / 10
10 Hughston EL 9.0 / 10

See all 72 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Plano ISD

Plano ISD serves 47,899 students across 77 schools in the northern Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs. It ranks among the largest districts in Texas, giving families a wide range of campus options within a single system. Of those 77 schools, 71 have earned ranked scores on MySchoolScout, producing a district average of 6.7 out of 10 — a strong baseline that reflects consistent performance across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

The district's top performer is Brinker Elementary, which scores 9.1 out of 10, placing it well above the district average and among the highest-rated campuses in the region. Skaggs Elementary follows at 8.8, and Wyatt Elementary rounds out the top elementary tier at 8.6. That concentration of high-scoring elementary schools signals that academic momentum tends to start early in Plano ISD, giving students a well-prepared entry point into the upper grades.

At the high school level, Plano East Senior High scores 8.6 out of 10, while Academy High School earns an 8.5. Both campuses sit significantly above the district average, making them competitive destinations for families planning ahead for secondary education. The presence of two strong high schools also gives parents meaningful choice rather than a single flagship option.

The district average of 6.7 across 71 ranked schools reflects broader consistency — most campuses perform solidly, not just the headline names. For parents weighing Plano ISD against neighboring districts, that floor matters as much as the ceiling. Families who prioritize both top-tier options and reliable neighborhood schools will find the combination here. The spread between the district average and the top schools is notable but not extreme, suggesting the district invests across its system rather than concentrating resources in a few showcase campuses. Parents comparing specific attendance zones should cross-reference individual school scores, but the overall profile positions Plano ISD as one of the stronger large districts in Texas for consistent academic delivery.

District Map

Schools in Plano ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 72.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 74.9%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Plano ISD with test data.

Schools in Plano ISD

72 schools
Elementary Schools 44
Wyatt EL
9.5
Skaggs EL
9.4
Beverly EL
9.3
Centennial EL
9.3
Mathews EL
9.2
Hightower EL
9.2
Andrews EL
9.2
Hughston EL
9.0
Stinson EL
9.0
Bethany EL
8.9
Barksdale EL
8.9
Boggess EL
8.9
Hunt EL
8.9
Brinker EL
8.7
Gulledge EL
8.6
Carlisle EL
8.5
Miller EL
8.4
Hedgcoxe EL
8.4
Saigling EL
8.3
Mccall EL
8.3
Harrington EL
8.2
Schell EL
8.2
Hickey EL
8.1
Haun EL
8.0
Shepard EL
7.8
Wells EL
7.8
Aldridge EL
7.6
Huffman EL
7.0
Christie EL
6.8
Dooley EL
6.7
Mitchell EL
6.6
Forman EL
5.9
Meadows EL
5.8
Daffron EL
5.6
Davis EL
5.4
Weatherford EL
5.3
Memorial EL
5.0
Haggar EL
5.0
Sigler EL
4.7
Thomas EL
4.5
Mendenhall EL
4.4
Barron EL
4.2
Jackson EL
4.1
Rasor EL
4.0
Middle Schools 13
Murphy Middle
8.5
Rice Middle
8.3
Schimelpfenig Middle
8.2
Otto Middle
8.2
Bowman Middle
7.8
Robinson Middle
7.7
Haggard Middle
7.2
Hendrick Middle
7.1
Wilson Middle
6.9
Renner Middle
6.9
Carpenter Middle
5.8
Frankford Middle
5.4
Armstrong Middle
5.2
High Schools 5
Academy H S
9.2
Plano East SR H S
8.1
Plano SR H S
6.3
Plano West Senior H S
6.0
Plano Jjaep
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Other Schools 10
Jasper H S
6.3
Beaty Early Childhood School
5.7
Mcmillen H S
5.4
Isaacs Early Childhood School
5.2
Williams H S
5.1
Pearson Early Childhood
4.8
Vines H S
4.6
Clark H S
4.6
Shepton H S
4.2
Head Start
4.0

District Details

State
Texas
City
Plano
Total Enrollment
47,899
Teachers (FTE)
3,417
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Plano ISD?

Plano ISD has 72 schools in total — 44 elementary, 13 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Plano ISD?

The average composite rating for Plano ISD is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Plano ISD?

Plano ISD spends $11,384 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Plano ISD?

The average student-teacher ratio in Plano ISD is 14:1.

What is the top-rated school in Plano ISD?

Wyatt EL is the highest-rated school in Plano ISD with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What are the test scores in Plano ISD?

Across schools in Plano ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Plano ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

Plano ISD has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 72 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.0/10
Math Proficiency
72.2%
ELA Proficiency
74.9%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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