Serving 939 students in grades 7-8, Highland Park Middle School ranks in the top 1% 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 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 939 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Park Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Dallas school district, encompassing approximately 6.2 square miles around the school. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edges of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Highland Park Middle School's student population of 939 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
939 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence through Partnership
School Rankings
Highland Park Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park Middle 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
23%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park Middle School's ranking?
Highland Park Middle School is ranked #75 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Highland Park Middle School?
939 students attend Highland Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Highland Park Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Park Middle School?
Highland Park Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland Park Middle School offer ?
Highland Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Highland Park Middle School part of?
Highland Park Middle School is part of Highland Park Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Park Middle School located?
Highland Park Middle School is located in the Park Cities neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 7 other public schools located in Park Cities.
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