Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hyer Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Hyer Elementary serves the northern part of its district in Dallas, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 0.8 miles and the furthest edge located 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hyer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hyer Elementary School's student population of 485 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
485 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hyer Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hyer Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#102 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.7%
23%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hyer Elementary School's ranking?
Hyer Elementary School is ranked #102 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hyer Elementary School often compared to?
Hyer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradfield Elementary School, University Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hyer Elementary School?
485 students attend Hyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hyer Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hyer Elementary School?
Hyer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hyer Elementary School offer ?
Hyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Hyer Elementary School part of?
Hyer Elementary School is part of Highland Park Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Hyer Elementary School located?
Hyer Elementary 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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