Highland Park ISD School District
School District · Dallas, Texas
Avg Rating
9.3
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,437
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
9.3
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,437
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Highland Park ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Highland Park ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Michael M Boone EL
Dallas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
University Park EL
Dallas · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mcculloch Int
Dallas · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#4 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+3.0
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,216
$752 vs Texas median
District size
6,437 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Highland Park ISD ranks #4 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Highland Park ISD's schools with real test data average 9.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Michael M Boone EL (9.8/10), University Park EL (9.6/10), and Mcculloch Int (9.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +17.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Highland Park ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Highland Park ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael M Boone EL | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | University Park EL | 9.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Mcculloch Int | 9.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Armstrong EL | 9.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Hyer EL | 9.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Highland Park H S | 8.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Bradfield EL | 8.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Highland Park Middle | 8.8 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Highland Park ISD
Highland Park ISD is a Dallas, Texas school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 6,437 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $12,216 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 9.3/10, Highland Park ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Michael M Boone EL, which has a composite score of 9.8/10.
In standardized testing, Highland Park ISD students show an average math proficiency of 89.2% and ELA proficiency of 91.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Highland Park ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Highland Park ISD with test data.
Schools in Highland Park ISD
8 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Dallas
- Total Enrollment
- 6,437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 462
- District spending per student
- $12,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Highland Park ISD?
Highland Park ISD has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Highland Park ISD?
The average composite rating for Highland Park ISD is 9.3/10. 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 Highland Park ISD?
Highland Park ISD's district-level spending was $12,216 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 Highland Park ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Highland Park ISD is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Highland Park ISD?
Michael M Boone EL is the highest-rated school in Highland Park ISD with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What are the test scores in Highland Park ISD?
Across schools in Highland Park ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 89.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 91.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Highland Park ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Highland Park ISD has an average school rating of 9.3/10 across 8 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
- 9.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 89.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 91.2%
How we rate schools
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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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