Excellent
#1 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 1% in state
Michael M Boone EL
Elementary School · Highland Park ISD · Dallas, TX
A Highland Park ISD elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7015 WESTCHESTER DR, Dallas, TX 75205
- Math 88% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 92% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Michael M Boone EL score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2020, reaching 90% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Michael M Boone EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,021/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dallas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$188,396
Median home value
$1,518,600
Median rent
$2,348/mo
College educated
87.2%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Redeemer Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Our Redeemer Lutheran School of DallasPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| University Park ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Hyer ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 498 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Highland Park ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Michael M Boone EL is listed in HIGHLAND PARK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Michael M Boone EL
Michael M Boone EL is a public elementary school in Dallas, TX, part of Highland Park ISD, serving approximately 475 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Michael M Boone EL
What grades does Michael M Boone EL serve?
Michael M Boone EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Michael M Boone EL?
Michael M Boone EL has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael M Boone EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael M Boone EL is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Michael M Boone EL rank in TX?
Michael M Boone EL ranks #1 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Michael M Boone EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Michael M Boone EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Michael M Boone EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Michael M Boone EL has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Michael M Boone EL a charter school?
No, Michael M Boone EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Michael M Boone EL a Title I school?
No, Michael M Boone EL is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.4%
- Phone
- (214) 780-4100
- Area population (ZIP 75205)
- 25,537
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75205; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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