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 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,437 students in Highland Park Independent School District.
51±¬ÁÏs in Highland Park Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
6,437 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
461 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Highland Park Independent School District, which is ranked #5 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥99%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
53%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
82%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,437 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,850 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$212 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,437
$13,387
Spending / Student
$32,850
$14,116
Best Highland Park Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Michael M Boone Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8385 Durham St
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-4100
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-4100
Gr: PK-4 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Bradfield Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4300 Southern Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3200
Gr: PK-4 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3505 Amherst Ave
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4220 Emerson Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3555 Granada Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Hyer Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3920 Caruth Blvd
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 780-3300
Gr: PK-4 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3600 Cornell Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3100
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3100
Gr: PK-4 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Mcculloch Intermediate School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3555 Granada Ave
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3500
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 780-3500
Gr: 5-6 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,437 students.
What is the rank of Highland Park Independent School District?
Highland Park Independent School District is ranked #5 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (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 $32,850 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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