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Biomedical Preparatory At Ut Southwestern

Public Grades PK, KG-3

201^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Biomedical Preparatory At Ut Southwestern in Dallas, TX, is a small, specialized elementary school serving 213 students from Pre-K through 3rd grade, and it stands out as a top-tier school within the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).

This school is a remarkable success story, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 96th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year. Its academic performance is exceptional, with STAAR proficiency rates roughly 30 percentage points higher than the district average. For example, 3rd grade math proficiency is 79.66% compared to the DISD average of 42.39%. What truly sets this school apart is its outstanding performance with all student groups, including those from low socio-economic backgrounds and English language learners, ranking in the 98th and 96th percentiles statewide, respectively. This makes it an academic "oasis" compared to nearby DISD schools like Esperanza Medrano Elementary (5th percentile) and Obadiah Knight Elementary (24th percentile). Its closest peer in performance is Bradfield Elementary in the Highland Park Independent School District (Isd), which serves a very different demographic.

The school's unique partnership with UT Southwestern Medical Center likely provides a focused, STEM-rich curriculum and high expectations that drive these results. Its PK-3 grade configuration suggests it is designed to give students a strong early foundation before transitioning to another campus, such as the nearby K B Polk Center For Academically Talented & Gifted. For parents seeking a school that delivers elite academics while effectively supporting a diverse student body, Biomedical Preparatory is a standout choice that defies typical neighborhood school trends.

213

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,253

Per pupil spending ?

55.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6516 Forest Park Rd
Dallas, TX 75235

(972) 925-3700

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.0%

African American:

18.8%

Asian:

17.8%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (76% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Texas elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school76%

District avg47%

Texas avg49%

201^st of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 4%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 149Elementary Schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

441^st of 951Dallas Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

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)

African American (2026)99th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)98th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)96th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2026)96th percentile~ school

Male (2026)95th percentile~ school

Female (2026)95th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Asian (2026)83rd percentile-12 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)75th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading76%+24 vs state

Mathematics76%+29 vs state

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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
Biomedical Preparatory At Ut Southwestern	Public	PK, KG-3	6516 Forest Park Rd	Dallas	75235	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 925-3700	213	13	16.6	55.4%	25 (11.7%)	40 (18.8%)	98 (46.0%)	38 (17.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.2%)	94.3	201^st of 4627 public elementary schools	95.7%					(n/a)								76.3	76.1					79.7	71.7					$14,253
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
Obadiah Knight Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2615 Anson Rd	Dallas	75235	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 749-5300	279	23	12.0	98.2%	4 (1.4%)	13 (4.7%)	258 (92.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	29	3499^th of 4627 public elementary schools	24.4%		52.8	1975^th of 4651 public elementary schools	57.5%	1524	33.3	46.2	65.2					17.7	15.4	46.2				30.8	34.6	50.0				$14,441
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
Uplift Williams Prep Ps	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1750 Viceroy Dr	Dallas	75235	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 276-0352	584	32	18.1	91.1%	10 (1.7%)	40 (6.8%)	522 (89.4%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	7.2	4551^st of 4627 public elementary schools	1.6%		22.8	3864^th of 4651 public elementary schools	16.9%	687								18.6	30.7	35.6				12.5	18.9	19.4				$11,426
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
Esperanza Medrano Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2221 Lucas Dr	Dallas	75219	Dallas County	Dallas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 794-3300	349	25	13.9	96.3%	6 (1.7%)	69 (19.8%)	253 (72.5%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	13.1	4383^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	5.3%		29.5	3465^th of 4651 public elementary schools	25.5%	918	23.3	43.8		40.0				22.2	40.7	40.5				17.7	22.0	27.9				$13,174
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
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
Uplift Heights Prep Ps	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2202 Calypso St	Dallas	75212	Dallas County	Uplift Education	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(214) 873-9700	944	47	20.0	91.3%	7 (0.7%)	253 (26.8%)	654 (69.3%)	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.0%)	19.4	4074^th of 4627 public elementary schools	12.0%		16.3	4218^th of 4651 public elementary schools	9.3%	144								30.5	31.6	47.4				24.2	29.2	36.0				$9,102

Frequently Asked Questions about Biomedical Preparatory At Ut Southwestern

What district is Biomedical Preparatory At Ut Southwestern in?

Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Biomedical Preparatory At Ut Southwestern?

Students at Biomedical Preparatory At Ut Southwestern are 46% Hispanic, 19% African American, 18% Asian, 12% White, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Biomedical Preparatory At Ut Southwestern?

In the 2024-25 school year, 213 students attended Biomedical Preparatory At Ut Southwestern.

Is Biomedical Preparatory At Ut Southwestern a good school?

Yes! Biomedical Preparatory At Ut Southwestern is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 201^st of 4627 Texas elementary schools.

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