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Bradfield Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-4

51^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Bradfield Elementary is a top-tier school in Dallas, TX, serving 578 students from Pre-K through 4th grade within the Highland Park Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked #1 in the state. This school consistently ranks in the top 1% of all Texas elementary schools, with recent data placing it 51st out of 4,627 schools statewide. A standout feature is its exceptional support for Special Education students, ranking 10th out of 3,549 schools for this subgroup, showing that high performance extends to all learners. Reading proficiency is a major strength, with 93% of 3rd graders and 88% of 4th graders meeting standards—roughly 40 percentage points higher than the state average.

While Bradfield excels, it faces unique dynamics compared to its peers. In math, 4th-grade proficiency (79.8%) is the lowest among nearby Highland Park Independent School District (Isd) schools like Armstrong Elementary (88.5%) and University Park Elementary (83.0%), suggesting a relative weakness in math instruction. Additionally, its Gifted and Talented program, while still strong, ranks lower than other subgroups, hinting that overall scores are driven more by general and special education populations. Nearby, Dallas Independent School District (Isd) schools like Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham offer a compelling contrast, achieving competitive reading scores (88% in 3rd grade) despite being in a lower-performing district.

Bradfield’s per-student spending ($10,740) is lower than many struggling Dallas Independent School District (Isd) schools, such as Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston ($16,236), challenging the idea that more spending guarantees better outcomes. The school’s state ranking has slightly declined from its peak of 9th in 2021 to 51st, while Armstrong Elementary has climbed, now ranking higher. Despite this, Bradfield remains an elite choice, offering a strong, inclusive academic environment in a highly affluent area with 0% free/reduced lunch rates.

578

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,842

Per pupil spending ?

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4300 Southern Ave
Dallas, TX 75205-2640

(214) 780-3200

District: Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Bradfield Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Highland Park Middle
	McCulloch Intermediate
High:	Highland Park High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.8%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Asian:

6.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (85% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Texas elementary schools

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)'s ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school85%

District avg86%

Texas avg49%

51^st of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 5Elementary Schools in the Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)

1^st of 951Highland Park Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	98.0	51 of 4627	98.9%	★★★★★
2025	98.8	26 of 4651	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	99.4	14 of 4710	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	98.8	33 of 4647	99.3%	★★★★★
2022	99.2	15 of 4581	99.7%	★★★★★
2021	99.7	9 of 4578	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	98.6	38 of 4479	99.2%	★★★★★
2018	99.2	20 of 4359	99.5%	★★★★★
2017	99.0	33 of 4329	99.2%	★★★★★
2016	94.5	19 of 4286	99.6%	★★★★★
2015	94.4	17 of 4320	99.6%	★★★★★
2014	93.8	36 of 4260	99.2%	★★★★★
2013	94.9	21 of 4221	99.5%	★★★★★
2012	95.1	20 of 4206	99.5%	★★★★★
2011	89.3	2 of 4095	100.0%	★★★★★
2010	88.1	11 of 3937	99.7%	★★★★★
2009	89.0	12 of 3884	99.7%	★★★★★
2008	88.7	37 of 3768	99.0%	★★★★★
2007	86.5	63 of 3724	98.3%	★★★★★
2006	87.1	67 of 3476	98.1%	★★★★★
2005	89.6	17 of 3475	99.5%	★★★★★
2004	87.8	48 of 3465	98.6%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	82.6	47 of 999	95.3%	★★★★★
2025	80.7	64 of 814	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	91.4	2 of 1015	99.8%	★★★★★
2022	85.2	34 of 957	96.4%	★★★★★
2021	91.8	15 of 967	98.4%	★★★★★
2019	87.6	24 of 1009	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	82.0	73 of 1005	92.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	96.7	75 of 4575	98.4%	★★★★★
2025	97.6	37 of 3744	99.0%	★★★★★
2024	99.1	11 of 4658	99.8%	★★★★★
2023	97.1	64 of 4588	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	97.9	35 of 4561	99.2%	★★★★★
2021	99.3	21 of 4499	99.5%	★★★★★
2019	97.8	43 of 4348	99.0%	★★★★★
2018	98.7	22 of 4306	99.5%	★★★★★

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.1	144 of 3075	95.3%	★★★★★
2025	75.9	212 of 2619	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	75.1	389 of 2980	86.9%	★★★★☆
2022	76.6	310 of 2958	89.5%	★★★★☆
2021	81.2	232 of 3006	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	75.4	407 of 3184	87.2%	★★★★☆
2018	76.1	389 of 3106	87.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	89.1	224 of 4413	94.9%	★★★★★
2025	89.7	196 of 3644	94.6%	★★★★★
2022	80.5	507 of 4376	88.4%	★★★★☆
2019	98.6	22 of 4188	99.5%	★★★★★
2018	99.7	4 of 4168	99.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	97.4	55 of 4582	98.8%	★★★★★
2025	98.7	16 of 3739	99.6%	★★★★★
2024	98.9	18 of 4647	99.6%	★★★★★
2023	98.9	21 of 4585	99.5%	★★★★★
2022	99.3	9 of 4563	99.8%	★★★★★
2021	99.6	6 of 4498	99.9%	★★★★★
2019	98.5	31 of 4357	99.3%	★★★★★
2018	99.0	18 of 4319	99.6%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	85.7	72 of 975	92.6%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	98.2	45 of 4301	99.0%	★★★★★
2025	99.6	10 of 3549	99.7%	★★★★★
2024	99.6	12 of 4292	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	99.7	18 of 4086	99.6%	★★★★★
2022	99.0	15 of 3952	99.6%	★★★★★
2021	99.6	12 of 3799	99.7%	★★★★★
2019	99.6	9 of 3684	99.8%	★★★★★
2018	100.0	3 of 3558	99.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	90.8	80 of 3006	97.3%	★★★★★
2025	94.2	26 of 2612	99.0%	★★★★★
2024	96.4	14 of 3108	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	93.6	51 of 3106	98.4%	★★★★★
2022	94.6	30 of 3082	99.0%	★★★★★
2021	96.1	26 of 3082	99.2%	★★★★★
2019	92.4	70 of 3142	97.8%	★★★★★
2018	95.3	30 of 3127	99.0%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)99th percentile~ school

Male (2026)99th percentile~ school

Female (2026)98th percentile~ school

White (2026)97th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)95th percentile-4 vs school

Asian (2026)95th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2026)95th percentile-4 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)93rd percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading90%+38 vs state

Mathematics80%+33 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

As a parent of 2nd grader at Bradfield, I think the school is wonderful. The teachers are the best around and the school has above average components for special needs children. I have read many parents posts on similar sites complaining about the stuffiness of the women who drop their children off in fancy cars and wearing fancy clothes, etc., and all I can say is who cares? The curriculum is great, teachers are attentive and they care very much about the students. The simple fact this school is in an affluent area dictates much of the flavor, however, does anyone really care. I take my child to school every day, and sometimes laugh at the plastic nature of the mothers who consort about the campus but in the end, my child is getting a great education. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)					STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Bradfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	4300 Southern Ave	Dallas	75205	Dallas County	Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(214) 780-3200	578	42	13.8		461 (79.8%)	6 (1.0%)	42 (7.3%)	39 (6.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	98	51^st of 4627 public elementary schools	98.9%		98.8	26^th of 4651 public elementary schools	99.4%	25								93.0	87.7					80.0	79.8					$10,842
Armstrong Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3600 Cornell Ave	Dallas	75205	Dallas County	Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(214) 780-3100	431	33	13.2		346 (80.3%)	2 (0.5%)	29 (6.7%)	26 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.3%)	98.6	33^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	99.3%		98.8	25^th of 4651 public elementary schools	99.5%	8								86.8	86.2					85.3	88.5					$12,295
Maple Lawn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3120 Inwood Rd	Dallas	75235	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-2500	511	36	14.1	95.1%	15 (2.9%)	186 (36.4%)	283 (55.4%)	8 (1.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.9%)	58.2	1694^th of 4627 public elementary schools	63.4%		41.9	2646^th of 4651 public elementary schools	43.1%	952	30.8	50.0	82.6	23.8	40.0	46.2		57.1	47.4	63.0				42.5	54.4	51.6				$13,757
K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	6911 Victoria Ave	Dallas	75209	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-8900	427	32	13.3	85.5%	31 (7.3%)	89 (20.8%)	284 (66.5%)	7 (1.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	50.6	2086^th of 4627 public elementary schools	54.9%		59.4	1609^th of 4651 public elementary schools	65.4%	477	37.5	14.3	33.3			0.0	81.5	28.6	45.5	51.1	78.9	91.7	93.6	40.0	46.3	36.2	51.9	63.5	64.5	$13,145
University Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3505 Amherst Ave	Dallas	75225	Dallas County	Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(214) 780-3400	463	36	12.7		369 (79.7%)	6 (1.3%)	36 (7.8%)	29 (6.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.3%)	98.3	42^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	99.1%		99	18^th of 4651 public elementary schools	99.6%	24								88.2	87.4					82.4	83.0					$12,324
Hyer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3920 Caruth Blvd	Dallas	75225	Dallas County	Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(214) 780-3300	485	35	13.8		407 (83.9%)	3 (0.6%)	36 (7.4%)	10 (2.1%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	98.1	50^th of 4627 public elementary schools	98.9%		98.6	32^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	99.3%	18								86.9	86.7					81.9	82.2					$11,293
Ben Milam Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4200 McKinney Ave	Dallas	75205	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-5600	298	19	15.8	85.2%	14 (4.7%)	109 (36.6%)	164 (55.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	40.3	2722^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	41.2%		24	3795^th of 4651 public elementary schools	18.4%	1073		11.1	40.0		0.0			54.4	38.5	41.5				58.7	37.5	30.2				$13,123
Personalized Learning Preparatory At Sam Houston	Public	PK, KG-5	2827 Throckmorton Ave	Dallas	75219	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-5800	250	19	13.1	61.6%	23 (9.2%)	64 (25.6%)	140 (56.0%)	7 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.0%)	42.4	2563^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	44.6%		78.4	815^th of 4651 public elementary schools	82.5%	1748							67.4	45.8	44.8	76.7	28.6	39.7	51.5	50.0	53.6	53.3	14.3	12.2	27.9	$13,097
Montessori Academy At Onesimo Hernandez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	5555 Maple Ave	Dallas	75235	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 925-2700	346	27	12.9	76.0%	15 (4.3%)	27 (7.8%)	276 (79.8%)	18 (5.2%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	36.2	3010^th of 4627 public elementary schools	34.9%		54.4	1879^th of 4651 public elementary schools	59.6%	1131							50.0	50.0	25.0	55.9	35.7	60.6	58.8	29.0	28.6	54.6	39.3	52.8	29.4	$11,981
Solar Preparatory School For Girls At Bonham	Public	PK, KG-8	2617 N Henderson Ave	Dallas	75206	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-4300	703	48	14.6	55.9%	172 (24.5%)	104 (14.8%)	386 (54.9%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.7%)	89.2	409^th of 4627 public elementary schools	91.2%		87.9	457^th of 4651 public elementary schools	90.2%	48							88.6	87.9	84.6	83.3	72.4	84.7	85.0	77.3	73.9	56.1	56.3	65.3	62.5	$10,656

Frequently Asked Questions about Bradfield Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Bradfield Elementary?

Students at Bradfield Elementary are 80% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Bradfield Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 578 students attended Bradfield Elementary.

What district is Bradfield Elementary in?

Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)

Is Bradfield Elementary a good school?

Yes! Bradfield Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 51^st of 4627 Texas elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Bradfield Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bradfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highland Park Middle
Middle : McCulloch Intermediate
High : Highland Park High School

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