Saigling Elementary School

3600 Matterhorn Dr
Plano, TX 75075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Saigling Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saigling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Saigling Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
331 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Saigling Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saigling Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#993 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Saigling Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saigling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saigling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Saigling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
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Hispanic
14%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Saigling Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Saigling Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
26%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Saigling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Saigling Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Saigling Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Saigling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Saigling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saigling Elementary School's ranking?
Saigling Elementary School is ranked #993 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Saigling Elementary School often compared to?
Saigling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shepard Elementary School, Hightower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Saigling Elementary School?
331 students attend Saigling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Saigling Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saigling Elementary School?
Saigling Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saigling Elementary School offer ?
Saigling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Saigling Elementary School part of?
Saigling Elementary School is part of Plano Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Saigling Elementary School located?
Saigling Elementary School is located in the High Place neighborhood of Plano, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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