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TOP 10 PLANO PARKS IN TEXAS

Arbor Hills Nature Preserve

6701 W Parker Rd

Plano, TX 75086

(972) 941-7250

Like any other good thing, this park is crowded on weekends. Parking can be tough but you will find something. There are trails and plenty of joggers and bikers. There is a big playground area with different areas designed for different ages. That doesn't mean the kids stick to their age appropriate area, but the thought is good.

One thing that makes this park stand out from the others is that, unlike the others in Texas, there are actually hills! Not flat...amazing! It's not too far off the Toll way either.

HOPE PARK

8000 E McKinney Rd

Frisco, TX 75034

Phone number (972) 665-8729

Hope Park has to be one of the BEST and most AMAZING parks I have ever been to. There are two giant areas for kids to run around and play. On the right side of the pathway there is the toddler play area with a soft foam type flooring, so they won't hurt themselves when they fall. There are plenty of slides, swings, a spinner toy, saw horse and places to climb around.

The play area over on the left side is for the bigger kids, which is nice so they don't trample over the younger kids. It has a giant jungle gym type play area with slides, swings, a rope walk to work on their balance and other fun stuff. The big kid area is covered with wood chips and one area has some sand. In between both of the play areas there is a covered picnic area with a bunch of picnic tables. Around the play area there is plenty of seating for the parents to relax while they let their kids run around and have a blast.

The parking lot is very big, so finding a parking spot isn't going to be a problem. To the east of the parking lot are the public bathrooms and a spray park where kids or adults can go and cool off in the hot summer weather. The park is very well maintained. I have yet to ever see any garbage lying around. Defiantly a place I will keep bringing my daughter to, she absolutely loves this place.

NORTHBARK DOG PARK

4899 Gramercy Oaks Drive

Dallas Texas

Phone number (214) 670-1589

An excellent dog park in North Dallas. Well maintained with two spacious, fenced-in areas for dogs (one for large, one for under 30 lbs.). Also has a fenced in dog "beach", complete with a small pond that dogs can swim and play in...One of the better dogs parks in Dallas-Fort Worth. Closed on Tuesdays for maintenance.

JACK CARTER DOG PARK

2601 Pleasant Valley Dr

Plano, TX 75023

Phone number (972) 941-2275

It's a nice, no-frills park with a water fountain for humans, a dog bowl and hose for the animals, and 9 or 10 benches spread around the park (some in shade, some not). Dogs have plenty of space to run, and there are even a few balls to throw (because no one likes the asshole that brings his own toys and then yells if another dog plays with it).

If you’re a runner, you will appreciate that it sits on the Bluebonnet Trail. You can use the park as a turnaround spot where you can stretch out while the pup drinks some water and does his business. It’s a Total win.

CANINE COMMONS DOG PARK

190 E Stacy Rd

Allen, TX 75002

Phone number (972) 678-4518

Love this cute and well-kept little dog park!  Employees of the shopping strip visit regularly and keep waste bags well-stocked and areas clean.  Due to the small park size, I feel most owners are less likely to escape from their pooper scooper duty and that's awesome.  In some of the other large dog parks around the area, owners are so distant from their dogs; they often neglect picking up after their dogs, resulting in horrid odor and mounds of poop.  There's also a Pets mart within walking distance, which is added convenience.

OAK POINT PARK & NATURAL RESERVE

5901 Los Rios Blvd

Plano, TX 75074

Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve is a huge park that joins up with Bob Woodruff Park. There is a paved trail that goes throughout the park which is perfect for running, walking or walking your dog, and biking. There are also off road trails if you're in the mood to venture and take in the local nature. A couple of the nature trail runs alongside Rowlett Creek that snakes its way through the park.

The park consists of many wide open fields perfect for letting the kids run around or even get a group of people to play some soccer, or football and or some other sports. The place is perfect to enjoy a nice picnic on warm spring day. On the northern half of the park there is a little lake where you can fish, see some turtles or watch the ducks. There are a couple different ways to enter the park. The first entrance is right off of East Spring Parkway and the other entrance is off of Los Rios Blvd. I have yet to really enjoy the full potential of this park and look forward to many more days spending time here and taking pictures.

BOB WOODRUFF PARK

2601 San Gabriel Dr

Plano, TX 75074

Phone number 972) 941-7250

The park was super easy to find, although it took some strategic street thinking to figure out how to get to the North Pavilion, so I wish that would have been better marked.

The N. Pavilion looks out over a looped concrete walkway, which is wide enough for walkers, runners, rollerblades and bikers to share. Aimee told us that 4 laps equals a 3K, so you can even get some training done out here!

The walkway surrounds a nice large pond -- no telling how deep it was or if you can fish in it, but it seems like a great place to take the family on a sunny afternoon for a picnic. In short, it's convenient, family-friendly and a safe area to play and exercise.

FRISCO COMMONS PARK

8000 McKinney Rd

Frisco, TX 75034

Frisco Commons Park is an absolute delight. Beautiful grounds and very well maintained. Attached to the park is Hope Park, which is the kids play ground, that is AMAZING and a spray area perfect for the summer. They have a paved walking trail that goes around the entire park.

In the park you will find a big pavilion with picnic tables, a veterans memorial dedicated to the veterans that served in the Korean, Vietnam and Desert Storm wars, a nature garden, BBQ grills, public restrooms, a giant amphitheater, a fully stocked pond on the north end of the park and nature trail near the pond.

RUSSELL CREEK PARK

Russell Creek Park Trl

Plano, TX 75025

Best place to go for a stroll with family and pets in Plano. You can jog around the lake, it’s a great experience. It’s nice to see the place filled with kids & pets esp. in the evenings. The park is well maintained; so far I haven't stepped on any poop, so kudos to everyone walking their pets here! There are many ducks in the lake, and it’s fun to watch them. I've seen storks too. There is a certain part of the lake that smells real bad at times.

ARCHGATE PARK

6700 Archgate Dr

Plano, TX 75024

Living nearby there are several parks in close proximity that make up the Plano park system. This particular location is flanked by middle class neighborhoods. It includes soccer fields, basketball courts, a walking trail and wide open spaces for kids to play.

In the spring my Jack Russell "Rufus" and I enjoy sitting in the grass, watching the kid play soccer or taking long walks along the path.

The parks are immaculately maintained and I always feel safe and secure.

WHY PEOPLE ARE MOVING TO DALLAS – FORT WORTH IN TEXAS

Although Texas’ history may be considered over rated to some, but a vast majority of the netizens are generally looking at Texas in a different light.  Many are taking the big leap forward. People from across the nation are seriously considering moving here – the Lone Star State. Texas has 6 of the country’s 20 biggest cities.  You can be in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth or El Paso. Each of these cities has their own unique charm and a character to them but will never compromise the quality of life that you want to achieve.

I live in Dallas and it is safe to say that it is one of the most in demand places to migrate to. I can’t blame them - it is the economic and cultural hub of North Texas. Toyota - the world’s number 1 automaker even chose Plano as its new home together with its employees.  You can list out a thousand reasons not to choose this community, but the pros just simply outweigh the cons. Here are some of the most common reasons why people want to move here in Dallas Fort Worth.

LOW TAXES - Texas in general has no personal or corporate income tax. Per resident, it collects roughly $3,500 in taxes overall (including all state and local taxes) every year. By way of contrast, California collects $4,900 per resident — New York collects a whopping $7,400 per resident. Both states, of course, have income taxes. People are going to Texas because it’s a low-cost, low-tax state. Texas has the lowest yearly tax bill per household in America.

LOW COST OF LIVING -  The lower house prices, along with a generally low cost of living — helped along by cheap labor, cheap produce and cheap gas (currently about $3 a gallon) — really matter when it comes to quality of life. You do not need to spend much to obtain a good quality of life. Food, rent and health care, consumer prices, utilities and transport are cheaper here compared to other state.

REAL ESTATE IS CHEAP - Texas is a huge state and constitutes a massive land area. Since land is cheap, housing is cheap. Land acquisition is also very efficient. Unlike in other states, most middle class family in Texas can find an affordable property and call it their own.

JOBS - According to US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas was able to add 274,700 new jobs – that is 12% of all jobs added nationwide and 51,000 more than California added. Texas created nearly one third of the country’s highest paying jobs.

EXQUISITE FOOD - Dallas Fort Worth has a list of amazing restaurants. From Japanese to Korean cuisine Mediterranean and American we have it all. Don’t be surprised. There are many other places springing up to provide sustenance and eating opportunities to the growing population. 

FAMILY FRIENDLY – Texas is very popular with raising families. San Antonio for one is home to the largest community of gay parents. In Texas, you can have a reasonable mortgage and pretty good schools. And restaurants are known to be family friendly. Texans in general are very friendly and down to earth. Race relations in Texas are good and most Texans are very tolerant of each other. The larger cities are also very diverse.

GOOD SCHOOLS - Texas has a strong educational system. They tale care of minority and economically disadvantaged students as graduation rates show. Texas is also home to many world class colleges like University of Texas, Texas A&M, Baylor and Rice University. Texas also allows parents the freedom to home-school their children.

ARTS AND CULTURE – Texas boasts many huge and magnificent art installations and exhibits. The museum district offers 19 different art museums all within walking distance. Highlights include the Museum of Fine Arts, which houses several unique and priceless collections, it also displays travelling exhibits.

TEXANS ARE NORMAL PEOPLE - The state likes to proclaim itself as an unpretentious, down-to-earth place where people are easy to get along with. As John Steinbeck wrote: "Texas has a tight cohesiveness perhaps stronger than any other section of America." And for people with conservative values, it could be a natural home, although demographic shifts have prompted speculation it will be a Democratic state in the future.

NO PERMIT TO CARRY A GUN – It is important in Texas that your right to safety is being upheld. You can own and carry a gun without a jiffy. You do not need a license or permit to buy a gun. It is easy for law abiding citizens to get a concealed hand gun.

If the rules on taxes and budgeting are giving you a headache and you feel like you need to start fresh, and live a quality of life that you dream of, then it’s about time you sell your house and move to Dallas Fort Worth. And Catalyst Real Estate Experts will make it a smooth move for you. Contact us today 469-500-4663, move to your dream home in Dallas tomorrow!

BEST RESTAURANTS IN PLANO TX

DENSETSU (Japanese, Sushi Bars)

4152 W Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, TX 75024

(972) 964-7874

This is by far the best Americanized sushi I've ever had. Sure, Japanese people may cringe at the idea of a sushi burrito (huge roll stuffed with tuna, salmon, and crab salad) or baked lobster roll (topped with a mountain of fried lobster bites) but they sure taste amazing. My personal favorite was the pinky promise roll - I loved the spiciness of the tuna and albacore, and the topping of scallops. The scallop nigiri is worth a shout out too - the scallop was perfectly textured and very fresh. In fact, for those of you searching for a more authentic Japanese experience, I'd recommend the nigiri or sashimi - both of which were well done. The Heavenly roll is perfect for those looking for a little less rice - the roll consists of a combination of various raw fish wrapped in cucumber instead of rice. All of them were fantastic though and I was impressed with the size and creativity of each dish. The overall price wasn't bad either - Densetsu is definitely worth a visit!

MARINARA PIZZA (Pizza)

1915 N Central Expy
Plano, TX 75075

(972) 881-8884

Love this place.  If you're not familiar with the area it can be a little hard to find.  But when you do, you won’t regret it.  Sal, the owner/operator, makes fantastic NY style pizza.  Great food, good prices, and he always throw in a little extra.  The dude is very focused on making his customers happy.  Hope this place sticks around for a long time.

THE CAPITAL GRILLE (Steakhouses, American Traditional)

7300 Dallas Pkwy
Plano, TX 75024

(972) 398-2221

Outstanding dining experience! The filet mignon has great flavor and tenderness. The tournedos came with these herb marinated baby tomatoes that balance the acidity of the tomato perfectly - they were such a pleasant surprise. The Strawberries Capital Grille dessert came with a yummy sauce that tasted like a wine, caramel melt. Service was very thorough and accommodating.  The restaurant lighting was a bit dark for my preference but it seems like all steakhouses adhere to a dimmed lighting ambience.
Oh, I almost forgot how delicious their bread is! I loved everything! Yum yum yum!

DONA MARY (Mexican)

2300 Los Rios Blvd
Plano, TX 75074

(972) 422-6402

My family absolutely loves this restaurant. Great food and extremely nice owner. He makes sure his customers get what they pay for. Portions are great and inexpensive. The enchiladas and their nachos are awesome. By far the best Mexican food I have ever had. It's BYOB too! The salsa is awesome and should seriously bottle it up and sell it. BTW if you come here once, you're pretty much family after that.

It is in a small strip mall and pretty hard to find, especially at night, but once you do find it, you will not regret it.

SEASONS 52 (American, Vegetarian, Wine Bars)

7300 Lone Star Dr
Plano, TX 75024

 (972) 312-8852

The service here is impeccable. The servers as well as the managers make you feel like a celeb. They constantly check up on you and are super friendly. This is probably the reason many, including myself, always return.

Get reservations if you plan on dinner on Thursday-Saturday, otherwise endure the 2 hour wait.

Food - Get any of the flat breads as a starter, I like the Garlic Pesto Chicken best. Tandoori-Style Grilled Chicken Skewers is a great appetizer as well. If it’s in season, the squash soup is probably the best I've had at any restaurant. For the entree I really like (in order) the Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon, Honey & Herb Roasted Chicken, and Grilled Boneless Rainbow Trout.

The BEST part -- everything is under 475 calories AND you actually feel full. So eat up!

THE LATIN PIG (Cuban)

3131 Custer Rd
Plano, TX 75075

(972) 985-9760

Everything we tried was delicious!!!  You can't go wrong with any of their selections...I highly recommend their Torta Cubana, Yucca Frita con Chicharones...., and my favorite...Tostones, (have them fry them a bit longer...they come out better)!  But, what really made fall in love with this place was their Guava & Cheese Pastry with an AWESOME Cafecito!!! (Espresso with sugar to taste)

Note:  You must come early since the location is small...their seating is limited.

CHITOS (Mexican)

301 Legacy Dr
Plano, TX 75023

(972) 527-2704

This place is tops in everything.  My personal recommendations are the enchiladas, gorditas and the charro beans.  Drink options are outstanding.  Service is reliable and friendly.  Lots of meat filling options for the various dishes so you can try something new.

WHISKEY CAKE (American, Breakfast & Brunch)

3601 Dallas Pkwy
Plano, TX 75093

(972) 993-2253

This is a gem in the West Plano. The experience is really fun. They have an outdoor seating and outdoor fireplaces. They have MONSTEROUS burger creations and embarrassingly huge sandwiches at reasonable prices. And now to the most important part, the dessert. You must get the whiskey cake, which I don’t see how this isn't obvious. It is phenomenal, even the cream they give on the side is ridiculously good. Definitely a MUST TRY. Great food, fantastic service.

RUANG THAI (Thai)

1301 Custer Rd
Plano, TX 75075

(972) 422-4143

I have been coming to Ruang Thai for the past year, and I have never been disappointed with the experience. The food and service is always top class--the waiters are always so polite, the owner takes your order personally and remembers you the next time you come in, and the food always arrives quickly and piping hot. I particularly recommend any of the curries (they are all so delicious and the best part of this restaurant), the pad kee mao, the garlic noodle soup (n6 on the menu) or the tom kha.

Having been to various other Thai restaurants in the Plano/Richardson/Dallas area, nothing even comes close. In fact, I usually leave those restaurants wishing I had been at Ruang Thai instead.

KOR – BQ (Korean Fast food)

6505 W Park Blvd
Plano, TX 75093

(214) 390-2850

Wow! I love Korean food and Kor-BQ's fusion take on this style of food is perfect. We had the Bulgogi (beef) Taco, Bulgogi Rice Bowl, Bulgogi & Dwegi (pork) Egg Rolls and KRB (Korean Rice Balls). All items were cook well and amazingly delicious (especially the KRB). Never had Korean food? Not to worry. This place will ease you in to loving this amazing country's cuisine.

TOP 10 SCHOOLS IN PLANO

About Plano Plano is a great place for young and old alike. Excellent schools, award winning parks

 and library systems, and outstanding fire and police departments make Plano one of the safest cities in the U.S. Plano was recently named "the best run city in America", which helps to explain the low property tax rate. One Texas sized benefit of the wealth in Plano is excellent school system. Plano schools have all the bells and whistles. More importantly, the teachers do a great job, as evidenced by nation leading test scores that Plano students and schools produced. Here are the TOP 10 Plano Schools. Are you thinking of moving to Plano? We can help you find your Dream Home today!

Plano has 77 primary and secondary schools. One of the best schools is Bethany Elementary School, with a rating of 10. It has 377 children. The public schools in Plano are in Plano Independent School District. Allen Independent School District is nearby and has better ratings than Plano Independent School District. Nearby Richardson Independent School District is worse, with a rating of 7. Plano's population is 261,869. Plano Independent School District enrolls 21% of the population of Plano.

1.       Bethany Elementary School 

       Rating - 10 out of 10

   418 Micarta Dr, Plano, TX 75025        Phone: (469) 752-0300            Web: www.pisd.edu      District: Plano Independent School District

• Public school • Grades K-5
• 377 students
• 14 students per teacher

Bethany Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plano. The principal of Bethany Elementary School is Mr Bryan Bird, whose e-mail is askpisd@pisd.edu. 377 students attend Bethany Elementary School and identify primarily as Multiracial; White, non-Hispanic; and Black, non-Hispanic. 9% of the Bethany Elementary School students have "limited English proficiency." 3% of the 377 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 8% get reduced lunch prices. The student to teacher ratio at Bethany Elementary School is 14:1. Andrews Elementary School is one of the nearest elementary schools.

         Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity	School	District
Multiracial	7%	%
White, non-Hispanic	54%	51%
Black, non-Hispanic	5%	11%
Asian/Pacific Islander	27%	20%
Asian	23%	%
Hispanic	11%	18%
Native American or Native Alaskan	0.3%	0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	0%	%

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2. Haggard Middle School

Rating - 10 out of 10

2832 Parkhaven Dr, Plano, TX 75075    Phone: (469) 752-5400     Web: www.pisd.edu
District: Plano Independent School District

• Public school • Grades 6-8
• 914 students
• 15 students per teacher
• (TX avg is 15)

About This School

Haggard Middle School is a public middle school in Plano. The principal of Haggard Middle School is Ms Julie Anne Dean and can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 914 students go to Haggard Middle School and identify mostly as Asian; Black, non-Hispanic; and White, non-Hispanic. 4% of the Haggard Middle School students have "limited English proficiency." 12% of the 914 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 17% get reduced lunch prices. The student to teacher ratio at Haggard Middle School is 15:1. Willow Bend Academy is one of the nearest middle schools.

Extracurricular Activities

• Arts

·         Band

·         Ceramics sculpture

·         Chorus

·         Computer arts

·         Dance

·         Drawing painting

·         Orchestra

·         Photography

                        Languages Taught

·         French

·         German

·         Spanish

                        Sports

·         Baseball

·         Basketball

·         Cheerleading

·         Cross country

·         Football

·         Golf

·         P.E. classes

·         Softball

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity	School	District
Asian	9%	%
Black, non-Hispanic	7%	11%
White, non-Hispanic	63%	51%
Multiracial	6%	%
Hispanic	15%	18%
Asian/Pacific Islander	12%	20%
Native American or Native Alaskan	0.3%	0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	0%	%

3. Schimelpfenig Middle School

Rating - 10 out of 10

2400 Maumelle Dr, Plano, TX 75023        Phone: (469) 752-6400         Web: www.pisd.edu

District: Plano Independent School District

• Public School. Grades 6-8
• 1003 Students
• 16 Students per teacher
• TX average is 15

About This School

Schimelpfenig Middle School is a public middle school in Plano. The principal of Schimelpfenig Middle School is Mr Jason Myatt and can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 1,003 students go to Schimelpfenig Middle School and identify mostly as Hispanic; Black, non-Hispanic; and White, non-Hispanic. 2% of the Schimelpfenig Middle School students are "limited in English proficiency." 6% of the 1,003 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 10% are paying reduced lunch prices. The ratio of students to teachers at Schimelpfenig Middle School is 16:1. Great Lakes Academy is one of the nearest middle schools.

Extracurricular Activities

• Arts

·         Band

·         Chorus

·         Computer arts

·         Drawing painting

·         Orchestra

·         Theater drama

                        Languages Taught

·         French

·         German

·         Mandarin

·         Spanish

                        Sports

·         Basketball

·         Cheerleading

·         Cross country

·         Football

·         P.E. classes

·         Soccer

·         Tennis

·         Track

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity	School	District
Hispanic	8%	18%
Black, non-Hispanic	7%	11%
White, non-Hispanic	59%	51%
Multiracial	3%	%
Asian/Pacific Islander	24%	20%
Asian

4. Carlisle Elementary School

Rating - 10 out of 10

• 6525 Old Orchard Dr, Plano, TX 75023
• Phone: (469) 752-0600
• Web: www.pisd.edu
• District: Plano Independent School District

• Public school • Grades K-5
• 541 students
• 14 students per teacher
• (TX avg is 15)

Carlisle Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plano. The principal of Carlisle Elementary School is Ms Linda Patrick, who can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 541 students attend Carlisle Elementary School and are mostly Black, non-Hispanic; White, non-Hispanic; and Multiracial. 9% of the Carlisle Elementary School students have "limited English proficiency." 9% of the 541 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 22% have subsidized lunches. The ratio of students to teachers at Carlisle Elementary School is 14:1. Iacc Academy is one of the nearest elementary schools.

Extracurricular Activities

• Arts

·         Band

·         Ceramics sculpture

·         Chorus

·         Computer arts

·         Drawing painting

·         Theater drama

                        Languages Taught

·         Spanish

                        Sports

·         Baseball

·         Football

·         P.E. classes

·         Rock climbing

·         Softball

·         Ultimate Frisbee

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity	School	District
Black, non-Hispanic	9%	11%
White, non-Hispanic	60%	51%
Multiracial	3%	%
Asian/Pacific Islander	19%	20%
Asian	17%	%
Hispanic	11%	18%
Native American or Native Alaskan	0%	0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	0%	%

5. Mathews Elementary School

Rating - 10 out of 10

7500 Marchman Way, Plano, TX 75025      Phone: (469) 752-2300      Web: www.pisd.edu 
District: Plano Independent School District

• Public school • Grades K-5
• 584 students
• 15 students per teacher
• (TX avg is 15)

Mathews Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plano. The principal of Mathews Elementary School is Ms Jill Stoker, who can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 584 students go to Mathews Elementary School and identify primarily as Hispanic; White, non-Hispanic; and Asian. 8% of the Mathews Elementary School students have "limited English proficiency." 2% of the 584 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 4% are paying reduced lunch prices. The ratio of students to teachers at Mathews Elementary School is 15:1. Bethany Elementary School is one of the nearest elementary schools.

Extracurricular Activities

• Arts

·         Ceramics sculpture

·         Drawing painting

                        Sports

·         P.E. classes

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity	School	District
Hispanic	6%	18%
White, non-Hispanic	48%	51%
Asian	40%	%
Asian/Pacific Islander	38%	20%
Black, non-Hispanic	3%	11%
Multiracial	3%	%
Native American or Native Alaskan	0.2%	0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	0%	%

6. Jasper High School10 out of 10

6800 Archgate Dr, Plano, TX 75024             Phone: (469) 752-7400             Web: www.pisd.edu

District: Plano Independent School District

• Public school • Grades 9-10
• 1829 students
• 17 students per teacher

Jasper High School is a public high school in Plano. The principal of Jasper High School is Dr Kary Cooper and can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 1,829 students go to Jasper High School and identify as Hispanic; Black, non-Hispanic; and White, non-Hispanic. 3% of the Jasper High School students are "limited in English proficiency." 5% of the 1,829 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 8% get reduced lunch prices. The student to teacher ratio at Jasper High School is 17:1. Bethany Christian School is one of the nearest high schools.

Extracurricular Activities

• Arts

·         Band

·         Ceramics sculpture

·         Chorus

·         Computer arts

·         Dance

·         Drawing painting

·         Orchestra

·         Photography

·         more

                        Languages Taught

·         Arabic

·         Cantonese

·         French

·         German

·         Hebrew

·         Italian

·         Japanese

·         Korean

                        Sports

·         Badminton

·         Baseball

·         Basketball

·         Cheerleading

·         Cross country

·         Football

·         Golf

·         Lacrosse

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity	School	District
Hispanic	8%	18%
Black, non-Hispanic	6%	11%
White, non-Hispanic	51%	51%
Asian	32%	%
Multiracial	3%	%
Asian/Pacific Islander	29%	20%
Native American or Native Alaskan	0.1%	0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	0.1%	%

7. Barksdale Elementary School

Rating - 10 out of 10

2424 Midway, Plano, TX 75093     Phone: (469) 752-0100       Web: www.pisd.edu
District: Plano Independent School District

• Public school • Grades K-5
• 634 students
• 14 students per teacher

Barksdale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plano. The principal of Barksdale Elementary School is Ms Jennifer Caplinger, who can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 634 students attend Barksdale Elementary School and identify primarily as Black, non-Hispanic; White, non-Hispanic; and Multiracial. 6% of the Barksdale Elementary School students have "limited English proficiency." 3% of the 634 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 10% get reduced lunch prices. The student to teacher ratio at Barksdale Elementary School is 14:1. Prince of Peace Christian School & Early Learning Center is one of the nearest elementary schools.

Extracurricular Activities

• Arts

·         Chorus

                        Languages Taught

·         Spanish

                        Sports

·         P.E. classes

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity	School	District
Black, non-Hispanic	8%	11%
White, non-Hispanic	55%	51%
Multiracial	5%	%
Asian/Pacific Islander	19%	20%
Asian	19%	%
Hispanic	13%	18%
Native American or Native Alaskan	0%	0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	0%	%

8. Skaggs Elementary School

Rating - 10 out of 10

3201 Russell Creek Dr, Plano, TX 75025        Phone: (469) 752-3300     Web: www.pisd.edu District: Plano Independent School District

• Public school • Grades K-5
• 534 students
• 14 students per teacher

Skaggs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plano. The principal of Skaggs Elementary School is Ms Jamey Allen, whose e-mail is askpisd@pisd.edu. 534 children attend Skaggs Elementary School and identify mostly as Asian, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Hispanic. 14% of the Skaggs Elementary School students have "limited English proficiency." 2% of the 534 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 2% get reduced lunch prices. The ratio of students to teachers at Skaggs Elementary School is 14:1.Anderson Elementary School is one of the nearest elementary schools.

Extracurricular Activities

• Arts

·         Chorus

·         Drawing painting

·         Theater drama

                        Sports

·         P.E. classes

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity	School	District
Asian	71%	%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%	20%
Hispanic	4%	18%
Multiracial	3%	%
White, non-Hispanic	21%	51%
Black, non-Hispanic	2%	11%
Native American or Native Alaskan	0.2%	0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	0%	%

9. Haun Elementary School

Rating - 10 out of 10

4500 Quincy Ln, Plano, TX 75024       Phone: (469) 752-1600      Web: www.pisd.edu
District: Plano Independent School District

• Public school • Grades K-5
• 533 students
• 13 students per teacher
• (TX avg is 15)

Haun Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plano. The principal of Haun Elementary School is Ms Jayne Smith, who can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 533 students go to Haun Elementary School and are mostly Hispanic; White, non-Hispanic; and Asian. 9% of the Haun Elementary School students are "limited in English proficiency." 3% of the 533 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 8% get reduced lunch prices. The ratio of students to teachers at Haun Elementary School is 13:1. New Star Leadership Education is one of the nearest elementary schools.

Extracurricular Activities

• Arts

·         Chorus

·         Computer arts

·         Drawing painting

                        Sports

·         P.E. classes

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity	School	District
Hispanic	7%	18%
White, non-Hispanic	45%	51%
Asian	40%	%
Black, non-Hispanic	4%	11%
Asian/Pacific Islander	35%	20%
Multiracial	3%	%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	0.2%	%
Native American or Native Alaskan	0%	0.4%

10. Hightower Elementary School

Rating - 10 out of 10

2601 Decatur Dr, Plano, TX 75093      Phone: (469) 752-1800     Web: www.pisd.edu

District: Plano Independent School District

• Public school • Grades K-5
• 482 students
• 13 students per teacher

Hightower Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plano. The principal of Hightower Elementary School is Ms Mariea Sprott, who can be contacted at askpisd@pisd.edu. 482 students go to Hightower Elementary School and are mostly Black, non-Hispanic; White, non-Hispanic; and Multiracial. 8% of the Hightower Elementary School students are "limited in English proficiency." 8% of the 482 students here are classified as "economically disadvantaged", and 10% get reduced lunch prices. The student to teacher ratio at Hightower Elementary School is 13:1. Centennial Elementary School is one of the nearest elementary schools.

Extracurricular Activities

• Arts

·         Chorus

·         Theater drama

                        Sports

·         P.E. classes

Student Ethnicities

Ethnicity	School	District
Black, non-Hispanic	6%	11%
White, non-Hispanic	54%	51%
Multiracial	5%	%
Asian/Pacific Islander	24%	20%
Asian	22%	%
Hispanic	12%	18%
Native American or Native Alaskan	0.4%	0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	0%	%