Top Rankings
Highland Park Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,551 students in Highland Park Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Highland Park Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Highland Park Independent School District are Bradfield Elementary School, Michael M Boone Elementary School and University Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Highland Park Independent School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
6,551 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
458 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Highland Park Independent School District, which is ranked #8 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.64
# American Indian Students
28 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
469 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
435 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
53%
# Black Students
49 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
5,336 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
82%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
226 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
83
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
458
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
457
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
447
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
463
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
428
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
476
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
450
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
513
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
524
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
545
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
575
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
547
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
585
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,151 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 46% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,278 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$212 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,151
$13,417
Spending / Student
$32,278
$14,148
Best Highland Park Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4300 Southern Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Grades: PK-4
| 559 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Michael M Boone Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8385 Durham St
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-4100
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-4100
Grades: K-4
| 446 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3505 Amherst Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3555 Granada Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,037 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4220 Emerson Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,252 students
Rank: #66.
Hyer Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3920 Caruth Blvd
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Grades: PK-4
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Mcculloch Intermediate School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3555 Granada Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3500
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3500
Grades: 5-6
| 926 students
Rank: #88.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3600 Cornell Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3100
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3100
Grades: PK-4
| 409 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,551 students.
What is the rank of Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District is ranked #8 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Park Independent School District?
82% of Highland Park Independent School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Highland Park Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,278 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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