Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, University Park Elementary 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
University Park Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University Park Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Park Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#58 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
9%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
80%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #58 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend University Park Elementary School?
436 students attend University Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of University Park Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Park Elementary School?
University Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is University Park Elementary School located?
University Park 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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