Summary:
The 75205 zip code area of Highland Park, Texas is home to 6 highly-ranked schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Highland Park Independent School District (ISD) except for one elementary school in the Dallas Independent School District (ISD).
The standout schools in this area are the Highland Park schools, which consistently rank among the top schools in Texas. Highland Park High School, Highland Park Middle, and Bradfield Elementary all have 5-star ratings and rank in the top 100 schools in their respective categories statewide, with exceptional test scores, graduation rates, and other key metrics. In contrast, the one non-Highland Park school, Ben Milam Elementary, is a lower-performing school, ranking in the bottom 20% of Texas elementary schools.
The Highland Park schools serve a predominantly white and affluent student population, while Ben Milam Elementary has a more diverse and economically disadvantaged student body. Despite the higher per-student spending at Ben Milam, its academic performance lags far behind the Highland Park schools, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and curriculum, play a crucial role in student success. Overall, this data highlights the significant disparities in educational quality and outcomes that can exist even within a small geographic area.
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