Excellent
#13 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 1% in state
University Park EL
Elementary School · HIGHLAND PARK ISD
3505 AMHERST AVE, Dallas, TX 75225
Enrollment
453
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
9.6
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
453
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
9.6
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#13 of 8,552
In Dallas
#7 of 374
public schools
In district
#2 of 8
HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Academic performance
9.9 / 10
Excellent
School snapshot
What to know before comparing options
For University Park EL, the practical question is how its academic signal compares with similarly situated public elementaries nearby. A 9.6/10 MySchoolScout profile keeps University Park EL in the close-look group for Highland Park ISD. Compare it with Hyer EL, Michael M Boone EL, Armstrong EL, Bradfield EL, Mockingbird EL, and Preston Hollow EL before letting the profile score settle the decision by itself. Official logistics add 7:55 a.m.-3:15 p.m. school hours before any commute or tour plan is final.
Official checks
- This school 9.6 · Excellent
- District avg 9.4
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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University Park EL — Students at University Park EL score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 9.4/10.
How University Park EL Compares
See how University Park EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3505 AMHERST AVE, Dallas, TX 75225
Nearby Schools and Labeled Alternatives
20 within 1.9 miSame-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 |
|---|---|---|
| HYER EL Dallas Same-level public option | 0.8 mi | 9.3 |
| MICHAEL M BOONE EL Dallas Same-level public option | 1.1 mi | 9.8 |
| ARMSTRONG EL Dallas Same-level public option | 1.2 mi | 9.4 |
| BRADFIELD EL Dallas Same-level public option | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| MOCKINGBIRD EL Dallas Same-level public option | 1.8 mi | 9.0 |
| PRESTON HOLLOW EL Dallas Same-level public option | 2.0 mi | 6.7 |
| PRESTON HOLLOW PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Dallas Same-level public option | 2.1 mi | 6.8 |
| HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE Dallas Middle row | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| MCCULLOCH INT Dallas Middle row | 0.7 mi | 9.4 |
| HIGHLAND PARK PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL Dallas Elementary row | 0.7 mi | — |
| THE HILLIER SCHOOL Dallas Middle row | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| UNIVERSITY PARK UMC WEEKDAY SCHOOL Dallas Elementary row | 0.9 mi | 4.6 |
| HIGHLAND PARK H S Dallas High row | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Dallas Elementary row | 1.3 mi | — |
| OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF DALLAS Dallas Elementary row | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Dallas Elementary row | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| HENRY W LONGFELLOW CAREER EXPLORATION ACADEMY Dallas Middle row | 1.7 mi | 9.3 |
| MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL Dallas Elementary row | 1.8 mi | — |
| THE SAINT TIMOTHY SCHOOL Dallas Private row | 2.2 mi | 6.2 |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Dallas Elementary row | 1.9 mi | 7.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 75225 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$189,985
Median Home Value
$1,489,200
Median Rent
$2,406/mo
Population
22,383
College Educated
84%
Homeownership
76%
Avg Commute
19.7 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
47.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about University Park EL
What grades does University Park EL serve?
University Park EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend University Park EL?
University Park EL has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Park EL?
The student-teacher ratio at University Park EL is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Park EL rank in TX?
University Park EL ranks #13 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is University Park EL's MySchoolScout rating?
University Park EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 University Park EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Park EL has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is University Park EL a charter school?
No, University Park EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University Park EL a Title I school?
No, University Park EL is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.9%
- Phone
- (214) 780-3400
Resources & Links
District
HIGHLAND PARK ISD- District Enrollment
- 6,437
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,216
- District Rank
- #2 of 8
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