Plano ISD School District
School District · Plano, Texas
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
72
44 elem, 13 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
47,899
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
72
44 elem, 13 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
47,899
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#506 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below 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 #506 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Plano ISD's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 67 schools. Its top-rated schools are Boggess EL (9.3/10), Hightower EL (8.9/10), and Hunt EL (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 86% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 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.
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 | Boggess EL | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Hightower EL | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Hunt EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Hughston EL | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Beverly EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Academy H S | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Haggard Middle | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Mendenhall EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Huffman EL | 8.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Wyatt EL | 7.9 / 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
Average proficiency across all schools in Plano ISD with test data.
Schools in Plano ISD
72 schoolsElementary Schools44
Middle Schools13
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Plano
- Total Enrollment
- 47,899
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3,417
- District spending per student
- $11,384NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Plano ISD?
Plano ISD's district-level spending was $11,384 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Boggess EL is the highest-rated school in Plano ISD with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Plano ISD?
Across schools in Plano ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 71.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.1%. 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 6.3/10 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 71.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.1%
How we rate schools
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Compare Plano ISD with neighboring districts in the state.
- Houston ISD (274)
- Dallas ISD (240)
- Fort Worth ISD (138)
- Northside ISD (126)
- Austin ISD (123)
- Idea Public Schools (123)
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- Fort Bend ISD (83)
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- Arlington ISD (75)
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- North East ISD (75)
- Pasadena ISD (67)
- Conroe ISD (66)
- Lewisville ISD (62)
- Round Rock ISD (60)
- Brownsville ISD (56)
- Kipp Texas Public Schools (56)
- Amarillo ISD (55)
- Richardson ISD (55)
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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