University Park Elementary

Public PK, KG-4

 3505 Amherst Ave
       Dallas, TX  75225-7420


(214) 780-3400

District: Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,106 Help


Students who attend University Park Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  436

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.3%
Hispanic:
9.2%
Asian:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.7% Help


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Compare Details University Park Elementary ranks better than 99.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Highland Park Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.3%), Hispanic (9.2%), Asian (5.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Park Elementary is 12.3, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Park Elementary is $11,106. 3 elementary schools in the Highland Park Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

University Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks University Park Elementary 27th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See University Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Highland Park Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Park Independent School District (Isd) 2nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for University Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.59 190th 3465 94.5%
2005 89.41 20th 3475 99.4%
2006 87.93 32nd 3476 99.1%
2007 88.48 6th 3724 99.8%
2008 89.68 13th 3768 99.7%
2009 89.49 5th 3884 99.9%
2010 86.90 43rd 3937 98.9%
2011 87.67 37th 4095 99.1%
2012 95.02 21st 4206 99.5%
2013 95.73 6th 4221 99.9%
2014 95.17 5th 4260 99.9%
2015 94.51 14th 4320 99.7%
2016 94.89 11th 4286 99.7%
2017 99.37 14th 4329 99.7%
2018 99.69 4th 4359 99.9%
2019 99.14 22nd 4479 99.5%
2021 99.14 39th 4578 99.1%
2022 98.22 46th 4581 99.0%
2023 98.99 27th 4647 99.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.00 44th 961 95.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.97 2nd 3558 99.9%
2019 99.77 6th 3684 99.8%
2021 94.50 73rd 3799 98.1%
2022 98.81 18th 3952 99.5%
2023 99.99 4th 4086 99.9%
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Rank History for Female students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.19 11th 4306 99.7%
2019 98.54 22nd 4348 99.5%
2021 98.16 66th 4499 98.5%
2022 97.24 64th 4561 98.6%
2023 98.49 30th 4588 99.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.38 74th 3106 97.6%
2019 80.24 45th 3184 98.6%
2021 83.07 80th 3006 97.3%
2022 76.94 243rd 2958 91.8%
2023 75.12 332nd 2980 88.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.93 6th 4240 99.9%
2019 99.45 13th 4295 99.7%
2022 84.22 320th 4461 92.8%
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Rank History for Male students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.64 2nd 4319 100.0%
2019 98.83 21st 4357 99.5%
2021 99.12 25th 4498 99.4%
2022 98.04 35th 4563 99.2%
2023 98.36 36th 4585 99.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.64 116th 1005 88.5%
2019 60.32 403rd 1009 60.1%
2021 93.73 8th 967 99.2%
2022 66.42 300th 957 68.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.91 22nd 4168 99.5%
2019 99.73 3rd 4188 99.9%
2021 99.75 7th 4329 99.8%
2022 93.87 120th 4376 97.3%
2023 99.02 20th 4401 99.5%
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Rank History for White students at University Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.57 13th 3127 99.6%
2019 95.01 28th 3142 99.1%
2021 93.06 71st 3082 97.7%
2022 92.77 53rd 3082 98.3%
2023 95.27 28th 3106 99.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for University Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 524 1 10 8 n/a n/a n/a 0 543
1989 539 1 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1990 573 0 22 9 1 n/a n/a 0 605
1991 615 1 15 12 1 n/a n/a 0 644
1992 570 2 19 7 2 n/a n/a 0 600
1993 597 2 16 8 2 n/a n/a 0 625
1994 628 1 13 8 2 n/a n/a 0 652
1995 618 1 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 636
1996 618 1 5 10 2 n/a n/a 0 636
1997 649 0 5 14 2 n/a n/a 0 670
1998 668 4 9 11 1 n/a n/a 0 693
1999 546 2 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2000 514 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2001 510 0 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2002 579 0 12 14 2 n/a n/a 0 607
2003 579 0 12 14 2 n/a n/a 0 607
2004 593 0 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2005 619 0 22 19 1 n/a n/a 0 661
2006 633 0 23 19 1 n/a n/a 0 676
2007 609 0 22 13 1 n/a n/a 0 645
2008 575 0 22 15 1 n/a n/a 0 613
2009 607 0 24 18 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2010 627 2 27 21 0 n/a n/a 0 677
2011 613 2 26 25 0 0 13 0 679
2012 619 2 29 40 0 0 15 0 705
2013 606 3 31 43 0 0 13 0 696
2014 612 3 28 45 1 0 16 0 705
2015 604 2 42 40 1 0 17 0 706
2016 587 2 42 37 1 0 20 0 689
2017 543 4 48 30 1 1 21 0 648
2018 539 6 49 31 2 1 24 0 652
2019 526 6 62 32 1 1 29 0 657
2020 557 7 60 43 1 0 28 0 696
2021 345 5 40 33 1 0 22 0 446
2022 335 2 32 39 3 0 15 0 426
2023 350 3 24 40 3 0 16 0 436

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at University Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 543 34.0 15.9 n/a
1989 563 n/a n/a n/a
1990 605 38.0 15.9 n/a
1991 644 37.6 17.1 n/a
1992 600 40.0 15.0 n/a
1993 625 40.0 15.6 0
1994 652 40.3 16.2 0
1995 636 37.5 17.0 0
1996 636 37.5 17.0 0
1997 670 42.5 15.8 0
1998 693 48.2 14.4 0
1999 562 44.0 12.8 0
2000 523 38.5 13.6 0
2001 527 40.5 13.0 0
2002 607 38.3 15.8 0
2003 607 38.3 15.8 0
2004 617 39.5 15.6 0
2005 661 39.5 16.7 0
2006 676 38.9 17.4 0
2007 645 40.5 15.9 0
2008 613 39.9 15.4 0
2009 649 39.8 16.3 0
2010 677 40.5 16.7 0
2011 679 40.7 16.6 0
2012 705 41.6 16.9 0
2013 696 42.6 16.3 0
2014 705 44.0 16.0 0
2015 706 46.0 15.3 0
2016 689 46.0 14.9 0
2017 648 46.3 13.9 0
2018 652 44.3 14.7 0
2019 657 42.3 15.5 0
2020 696 45.9 15.1 0.4
2021 446 35.1 12.7 0.7
2022 426 33.0 12.9 0.7
2023 436 35.3 12.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio University Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 543 34.0 15.9 n/a
1989 563 n/a n/a n/a
1990 605 38.0 15.9 n/a
1991 644 37.6 17.1 n/a
1992 600 40.0 15.0 n/a
1993 625 40.0 15.6 0
1994 652 40.3 16.2 0
1995 636 37.5 17.0 0
1996 636 37.5 17.0 0
1997 670 42.5 15.8 0
1998 693 48.2 14.4 0
1999 562 44.0 12.8 0
2000 523 38.5 13.6 0
2001 527 40.5 13.0 0
2002 607 38.3 15.8 0
2003 607 38.3 15.8 0
2004 617 39.5 15.6 0
2005 661 39.5 16.7 0
2006 676 38.9 17.4 0
2007 645 40.5 15.9 0
2008 613 39.9 15.4 0
2009 649 39.8 16.3 0
2010 677 40.5 16.7 0
2011 679 40.7 16.6 0
2012 705 41.6 16.9 0
2013 696 42.6 16.3 0
2014 705 44.0 16.0 0
2015 706 46.0 15.3 0
2016 689 46.0 14.9 0
2017 648 46.3 13.9 0
2018 652 44.3 14.7 0
2019 657 42.3 15.5 0
2020 696 45.9 15.1 0.4
2021 446 35.1 12.7 0.7
2022 426 33.0 12.9 0.7
2023 436 35.3 12.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for University Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $215 (2.3%) $9,294 (97.7%) $9,509
2020 $202 (2.1%) $9,288 (97.9%) $9,490
2021 $262 (2.4%) $10,845 (97.6%) $11,106

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on University Park Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 27th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (University Park Elementary)8592
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))7790
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (University Park Elementary)8183
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))7883
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (University Park Elementary)8285
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))8488
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (University Park Elementary)8889
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Independent School District (Isd))8189
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students657436
 33.6%
African American63
 50%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian6224
 61.3%
Hispanic3240
 25%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White526350
 33.5%
Two or More Races2916
 44.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about University Park Elementary

Students at University Park Elementary are 80% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 436 students attended University Park Elementary.

Yes! University Park Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 27th of 4647 Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend University Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

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


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