Highland Park Middle vs University Park El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
939 students
University Park El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
463 students
| Measure | Highland Park Middle Dallas, Texas | University Park El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 1,684 | #17 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #428 of 15,369 | #477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 939 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 939 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 85% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Park El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.6 vs 88.3).
- •University Park El does better on math proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •University Park El does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •University Park El does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.4).
- •Highland Park Middle is the larger school with 939 students compared with 463.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Park Middle better than University Park El?
On the Success Index (US), University Park El ranks higher (91.6 vs 88.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Highland Park Middle and University Park El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Middle: 939. University Park El: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Middle and University Park El rank in Texas?
Highland Park Middle is 17th of 1,684 and University Park El is 17th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).