Best Schools in University Park, TX
University Park, TX has 16 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 12,666 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in University Park exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University Park, TX
The top high schools in University Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Park H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2252 Students
2. Woodrow Wilson H S
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Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1809 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1452 Students
Best Middle Schools in University Park, TX
The top middle schools in University Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Park Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1037 Students
2. Mcculloch Intermediate School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 926 Students
3. J L Long Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1127 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University Park, TX
The top elementary schools in University Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University Park El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 436 Students
2. Armstrong El
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Projected Test Scores
Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 409 Students
3. Bradfield El
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Projected Test Scores
Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 559 Students
4. Hyer El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 486 Students
5. Michael M Boone El
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Projected Test Scores
Highland Park Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 446 Students
6. Mockingbird El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 673 Students
7. K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 412 Students
8. Highland Park Presbyterian Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Park Presbyterian Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 283 Students
9. University Park Umc Weekday School
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Projected Test Scores
University Park Umc Weekday School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 322 Students
10. The Hillier School
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Projected Test Scores
The Hillier School • Private • Grades 2 - 8 • 37 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University Park, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University Park, TX has a total population of 25,282 with 46% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 89% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University Park, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood University Park, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University Park, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University Park, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit University Park, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University Park, TX
How many schools are in University Park, TX?
University Park, TX has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,666 students in total.
How do schools in University Park perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in University Park score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in University Park exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University Park?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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