The top reported proficiency rate is 83% in English language arts. The lowest is 51% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Centennial El
Centennial Elementary sits in Plano, a suburb within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex that has evolved from a bedroom community into a major corporate headquarters hub. The city is densely suburban, well-maintained, and racially diverse, with a mix of affluent and young professional residents drawn by companies like Toyota, Frito-Lay, and others. Housing values in the area are substantial, and most residents own their homes. The school itself is a regular public elementary serving kindergarten through fifth grade, located on a suburban campus at Ventura Drive in the 75093 zip code.
The school's academic profile shows solid performance overall, with notable strength in reading. In English language arts across all tested grades, the proficiency rate reaches a substantial majority, with fourth-grade students performing particularly well. Math proficiency is respectable and consistent across grades three through five, though slightly lower than reading performance. The school measures strength in a way that matters most for elementary students: a large share of its population reaches the "meets" or "masters" performance level across subjects. Science, however, presents a softer spot. Fifth-grade science proficiency sits at about half, meaningfully lower than the school's other subject areas. A parent may want to look into how the school approaches science instruction, whether staffing or curriculum support might be a factor, or what growth plans exist for that area.
When placed against other districts in Collin County, Centennial's overall proficiency index positions it in the top quartile among the county's elementary schools, a meaningful achievement that reflects the school's general academic standing in its peer set. Participating in Plano ISD, the school exists in a district that has gone through significant consolidation. In the 2025-26 school year, Plano ISD closed four schools (two elementary, two middle) due to declining enrollment over the prior decade, and boundary adjustments affected many families. Centennial itself remained open and unaffected by closures, suggesting stable enrollment. The district previously passed voter-backed bonds and tax increases that funded facility improvements, safety upgrades, and a one-to-one technology initiative, meaning the school benefits from ongoing capital investment and modern instructional infrastructure.
Student composition is predominantly Asian and white, with smaller shares of Hispanic and Black students, and a very modest share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school is affluent relative to the state average. Special-education and English-learner data were not provided, so a parent interested in how the school serves those populations would need to contact the school directly. Kindergarten enrollment is smallest, with steady enrollment through fifth grade, suggesting the school functions as a feeder to the next level in a stable suburban neighborhood.
Plano itself is largely built out and has shifted into a redevelopment era, with limited new greenfield expansion. The city's population growth is slow. What matters for families here is that housing is expensive relative to state and national benchmarks, median household income is strong, and the suburbs offer parks, trails, and car-dependent daily life typical of Dallas metro sprawl. A new mixed-use development anchored by the Dallas Stars and a major redevelopment of the former Collin Creek Mall site are under way, changes that could reshape residential patterns and traffic patterns over time but do not immediately affect schools.
For families seeking a suburban elementary with solid academics, particularly in reading, a diverse peer group, and access to well-resourced district infrastructure, Centennial offers that profile. The lower science results warrant direct conversation with the school about curriculum and support. The affluent, stable neighborhood and the school's position in the top academic quartile of the county make it a reasonable fit for families who live in or are moving to that area of Plano.
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