Very Good
#270 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 31% of private schools
The Hillier School
Middle School · Dallas, TX
A private middle school in Dallas, TX serving grades 2nd – 8th.
3821 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Dallas, TX 75205
- 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
Data not available
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Hillier School 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 7–8 | 0.6 mi | 968 | Compare → |
| Mcculloch IntEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 5–6 | 0.6 mi | 887 | Compare → |
| Henry W Longfellow Career Exploration AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 431 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Hillier School is listed in Dallas, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Hillier School
The Hillier School is a private middle school in Dallas, TX, serving approximately 37 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #270 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Hillier School
What grades does The Hillier School serve?
The Hillier School serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend The Hillier School?
The Hillier School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Hillier School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Hillier School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Hillier School rank in TX?
The Hillier School ranks #270 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is The Hillier School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Hillier School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Hillier School a private school?
Yes, The Hillier School is a private coeducational school with a Presbyterian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Hillier School a religious school?
The Hillier School has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Presbyterian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Phone
- (214) 525-6600
- 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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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