Public elementary schoolGrades EE–4Highland Park ISD

University Park Elementary

3505 Amherst Ave, Dallas, TX 75225 · (214) 780-3400

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95 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (A 96).
463students
12.8students per teacher
96.5%attendance
1stof 5 Highland Park ISD elementary schools
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AAAABCARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

University Park Elementary has earned an A in 6 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 96

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 90

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 94

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of University Park Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Highland Park ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level98%
Meets grade level92%
Highland Park ISD elementary schools: 88.6%
Masters grade level69%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

463students in 2024–25Up 2% from 453 the year before
12.8students per teacher36 full-time teachers
19.5average class sizeHighland Park ISD elementary schools: 19.7
7.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,503average teacher base pay
0.4%from low-income familiesHighland Park ISD elementary schools: 0.5%
9.3%English learners
13.2%in gifted & talented
2.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 79.7%Hispanic 7.8%Asian 6.3%Two or More Races 4.3%African American 1.3%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

AHyer ElementaryHighland Park ISD · 94 · 0.8 mi AMichael M Boone ElementaryHighland Park ISD · 94 · 1.0 mi AArmstrong ElementaryHighland Park ISD · 95 · 1.2 mi ABradfield ElementaryHighland Park ISD · 91 · 1.5 mi BMockingbird ElementaryDallas ISD · 89 · 1.8 mi CPreston Hollow ElementaryDallas ISD · 72 · 2.0 mi PThe Hillier SchoolPrivate · 2–8 · 0.7 mi PThe Day School at Hp PresPrivate · PK–K · 0.7 mi PUniversity Park Umc Weekday SchoolPrivate · PK–K · 0.9 mi
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Questions about University Park Elementary

What is University Park Elementary’s TEA rating?

University Park Elementary earned an A (95 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (96) in 2025.

What grades does University Park Elementary serve?

Grades EE–4. It’s part of Highland Park ISD, at 3505 Amherst Ave in Dallas.

How many students go to University Park Elementary?

463 students in 2024–25, up 2% from 453 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does University Park Elementary compare with other Highland Park ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 5 Highland Park ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 100% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to University Park Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Highland Park ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.