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#52 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 1% in state

Armstrong EL

Elementary School · HIGHLAND PARK ISD

3600 CORNELL AVE, Dallas, TX 75205

Enrollment

415

Student-Teacher

13:1

Score

9.4

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Texas schools

#52 of 8,552

In Dallas

#10 of 374

public schools

In district

#3 of 8

HIGHLAND PARK ISD

Academic performance

9.8 / 10

Excellent

School snapshot

What to know before comparing options

Armstrong EL has enough academic signal to be more than a map pin in Dallas, with a 9.4/10 MySchoolScout profile. The useful comparison set is nearby public elementaries: University Park EL, Bradfield EL, Ben Milam EL, Mockingbird EL, and Hyer EL. Official logistics add 7:55 a.m.-3:15 p.m. school hours before any commute or tour plan is final. The score matters most when Armstrong EL is read beside recent math and reading results, not as a standalone ranking.

Current profile: 9.4/10 Recent 2024 STAAR results around 88% math and 92% reading Compare nearby public elementaries Parent sentiment source attempted but unavailable Confirm with HPISD boundary verification and official campus details

Official checks

District profile Armstrong Elementary homepage: confirms the official campus domain and exposes pages for From Principal Cummins, Armstrong 101, Enrollment, Calendars, History, Staff Directory. District profile Armstrong 101 page: lists Armstrong Elementary School, 3600 Cornell Ave., Highland Park, Texas 75205, phone (214) 780-3100, attendance email, Pre-K-4 grades. District profile School Day Information page: says the first bell rings at 7:45 a.m., students may enter from Cornell or St.
How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 9.4 · Excellent
  • District avg 9.4
  • TX avg 6.2

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency88% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+44.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+37.7 pts
Overall Proficiency90% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,216
Chronic Absenteeism4.8%

Armstrong EL — Students at Armstrong EL score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 85.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
43.6% (2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency 87.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
54.3% (2024 STAAR)

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
99.5%
ELA
99.5%
2010
Math
99.5%
ELA
99.5%
2011
Math
99.5%
ELA
99.5%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
69.5%
ELA
74.6%
2024
Math
88%
ELA
92%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.

How Armstrong EL Compares

See how Armstrong EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.4/10
99th percentile in TX
Academic
9.8/10
Excellent
Growth
9.1/10
Excellent
Environment
9.3/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
32 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
4.8%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

3600 CORNELL AVE, Dallas, TX 75205

Nearby Schools and Labeled Alternatives

20 within 1.9 mi

Same-level public alternatives named in the source packet are listed first when present; broader nearby rows keep their level or type label.

School Distance Rating
UNIVERSITY PARK EL Dallas Same-level public option 1.2 mi 9.6
UNIVERSITY PARK UMC WEEKDAY SCHOOL Dallas Same-level public option 1.9 mi 4.6
BRADFIELD EL Dallas Same-level public option 1.0 mi 8.9
BEN MILAM EL Dallas Same-level public option 1.2 mi 4.3
MOCKINGBIRD EL Dallas Same-level public option 1.4 mi 9.0
HYER EL Dallas Same-level public option 1.8 mi 9.3
HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE Dallas Middle row 0.5 mi 8.8
MCCULLOCH INT Dallas Middle row 0.5 mi 9.4
HIGHLAND PARK PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL Dallas Elementary row 0.9 mi —
THE HILLIER SCHOOL Dallas Middle row 0.9 mi 7.0
THE SAINT TIMOTHY SCHOOL Dallas Private row 1.0 mi 6.2
SOLAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AT BONHAM Dallas Elementary public row 1.3 mi 9.4
HIGHLAND PARK H S Dallas High row 1.3 mi 8.9
DALLAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Dallas Private row 1.5 mi 5.5
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Dallas Elementary row 1.5 mi 6.5
DALLAS HYBRID PREPARATORY AT STEPHEN J HAY Dallas Middle row 1.4 mi 9.7
NORTH DALLAS H S Dallas High row 1.7 mi 4.8
ALEX W SPENCE TALENTED/GIFTED ACADEMY Dallas Middle row 1.8 mi 8.1
SOLAR PREP FOR BOYS AT JOHN F KENNEDY Dallas Elementary public row 2.0 mi 9.3
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Dallas Elementary row 1.9 mi —

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 75205 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$188,396

Median Home Value

$1,518,600

Median Rent

$2,348/mo

Population

25,537

College Educated

87.2%

Homeownership

58.3%

Avg Commute

18.6 min

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Median Age

32.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Armstrong EL

What grades does Armstrong EL serve?

Armstrong EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Armstrong EL?

Armstrong EL has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong EL is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Armstrong EL rank in TX?

Armstrong EL ranks #52 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Armstrong EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Armstrong EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Armstrong EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Armstrong EL has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Armstrong EL a charter school?

No, Armstrong EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Armstrong EL a Title I school?

No, Armstrong EL is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
33 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
57 Bikeable

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How does Armstrong EL stack up?

C A TATUM JR EL
6.3

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
415
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.8%
Phone
(214) 780-3100

Resources & Links

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District

HIGHLAND PARK ISD
District Enrollment
6,437
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,216
District Rank
#3 of 8

Other Schools in This District

MICHAEL M BOONE EL 9.8 UNIVERSITY PARK EL 9.6 MCCULLOCH INT 9.4 HYER EL 9.3 BRADFIELD EL 8.9

Compare This School

⚖️ vs C A TATUM JR EL 6.3/10

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