University Park Elementary School

University Park Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
3505 Amherst Ave,  Dallas, TX
Highland Park Independent School District
3.3
453 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Candace Judd
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
87%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
444:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.7%
Female
43.3%
White
80.3%
Hispanic
9.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.5%
Two or more races
3.7%
Native American
<1%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#82 Best Public ES in Texas
Source: Niche

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/13/2023
Excellent Elementary School and in our experience has been the best in HPISD (had experience at two others in the district. Lots of opportunities to volunteer and get to know other families in the district. They are also very open to newbies in the neighborhood. I can't say enough about all the fant...
5.0 parent
2/8/2023
We had two kids attend 2021 and 2022. This school is a gem. The teachers, staff, parents, students, everyone is amazing. We had to move back to CA and wish we could have taken UP with us. We are unable to replicate this school experience for our kids, anywhere else. It’s what you would expect seeing...
5.0 parent
9/13/2022
Fantastic School. Great teachers, caring staff, and wonderful environment.
1.0 parent
2/15/2022
Epic disappointment, very unprofessional staff, most of the good teachers left

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University Park Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Dallas, TX, in the University Park neighborhood, and is served by the Highland Park Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 453 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. University Park Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $558,355. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highland Park High School, Hillcrest High School, North Dallas High School, and more. Learn more about what Dallas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near University Park Elementary School.

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