University Park Elementary School

3505 Amherst Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, University Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

University Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

University Park Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
426 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

University Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Park Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TX)
#122 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
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75-79%
37%
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75-79%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
53%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
79%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University Park Elementary School's ranking?
University Park Elementary School is ranked #122 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are University Park Elementary School often compared to?
University Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradfield Elementary School, Armstrong Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend University Park Elementary School?
426 students attend University Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of University Park Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Park Elementary School?
University Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does University Park Elementary School offer ?
University Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is University Park Elementary School part of?
University Park Elementary School is part of Highland Park ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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