Excellent
#13 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 1% in state
University Park EL
Elementary School · Highland Park ISD · Dallas, TX
A Highland Park ISD elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3505 AMHERST AVE, Dallas, TX 75225
- Math 91% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 96% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Park EL score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 94% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where University Park 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$189,985
Median home value
$1,489,200
Median rent
$2,406/mo
College educated
84%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Presbyterian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Hyer ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| University Park Umc Weekday SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Michael M Boone ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.8 | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 475 | 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
- #2 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
University Park EL is listed in HIGHLAND PARK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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.
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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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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
- Area population (ZIP 75225)
- 22,383
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
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 75225; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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